(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)
The Red Wings showed how much they valued goaltender Jimmy Howard by not dealing him at the trade deadline.
Now, they’re solidifying their decision by keeping Howard for another season.
Howard, who turns 35 on March 26, is expected to sign a one-year contract extension, likely worth around $4 million.
General manager Ken Holland confirmed to The Detroit News that Howard is yet to sign the contract, but is expected to, after some language in the contract gets worked out.
Howard is ending a six-year contract this season, with a salary cap hit of $5.