from Ansar Khan of Mlive,
General manager Ken Holland indicated on Friday he does not anticipate signing goaltender Jimmy Howard, another impending unrestricted free agent, before the deadline.
The Red Wings had been seeking a first-round pick for Howard, which seems unlikely given the limited market for goalies. Would they accept a second-rounder?...
Howard, who does not have a no-trade clause and has a cap hit of $5.3 million, also has expressed his desire to remain in Detroit. None of the organization’s goalie prospects is close to being NHL-ready. The Red Wings are expected to get a deal with Howard, whether it’s before the end of the season if he’s not moved or on July 1 if he is traded.