Born: March 26, 1984 (34 years old)
Birthplace: Syracuse, NY
Acquired: 2003 NHL Entry Draft: 3rd round (64th overall)
Contract Status: $4.25M (UFA after next season)
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Preseason Expectations
No one expected Jimmy Howard to come into the season and compete for a Vezina Trophy, and fans knew how bad the Red Wings defense would be coming into the year. At the same time, much like in previous years, everyone also expected Howard to be a solid net-minder who could steal a game here and there.