Brett Howden struggled to make an impact for the Rangers in the 2021 season, putting up just one goal and seven points in 42 games. But the Rangers announced Friday that Howden, 23, has agreed to terms with the club on a one-year contract, which a source said is a one-way deal that will pay him $885,000.
Howden, a 6-3, 200-pound center who can also play wing, was acquired by the Rangers along with Libor Hajek as part of the 2018 trade deadline deal with Tampa Bay that sent Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller to the Lightning. Howden made the Rangers in his first training camp that fall and has played three seasons, with 16 goals, 33 assists and 53 penalty minutes in 178 games.