Nobody saw it coming.
Nobody expected Brett Howden to score 23 goals and 17 assists in 2024-25. The Vegas Golden Knights greatly appreciated his efforts by granting him a five-year, $2.5 million AAV contract extension.
He earned his stripes by scoring three goals in the postseason. Overall, last season was an incredible breakout season for the 27-year-old, who showed why the Tampa Bay Lightning picked him in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft.
I mean, look at this absolute beauty of a goal. He single-handly won the game for the Golden Knights on November 2nd.