This is the last in a three-part series looking at the Red Wings' position-by-position needs entering free agency. Today: Goaltenders
Detroit — Jimmy Howard has had a long, successful career with the Red Wings.
Howard’s 246 victories over 14 seasons ranks third all-time in the organization, as Howard held down the starting spot for many years.
But Howard is coming off a career-worst season.
At the age of 36 and being an unrestricted free agent, Howard doesn’t appear to be in the Wings’ plans going forward.
With Howard’s likely departure and goaltender Jonathan Bernier set to enter the last year of his contract, the Wings are likely to enter the free-agent market for a veteran goaltender.