Goalie rankings in tiers, with the #1 tier being the best.
Jimmy Howard is listed as a tier 5 goalie.
from Craig Custance of The Athletic,
... here’s a breakdown of the 10-person panel, one that was given anonymity to encourage honesty: Five NHL general managers, two NHL head coaches and three goalie coaches. The results were averaged and divided into tiers.
27. Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings
Average rating: 3.30To his credit, Howard has re-invented his game and modernized it while providing a steady presence for the rebuilding Red Wings.