from Nicholas J. Cotsonika,
Jimmy Howard wants to stay with the Detroit Red Wings rather than go to a contender at the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline.
The goalie is in the last year of a six-year contract and can become an unrestricted free agent July 1. Howard could be moved prior to the Feb. 25 deadline, but said he would like to sign an extension with Detroit. The 34-year-old has spent his entire 13-year NHL career in Detroit, and he and his wife, Rachel, have three children.
"Obviously I want to stay here," said Howard, whose 232 wins rank third in Red Wings history.