Early in Brett Howden’s career, it seemed like the young center’s role had the potential to be a solid bottom six addition for the Rangers. Howden joined the team in 2018, at the age just 20, and made an immediate impact. He recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in his first five games with the Rangers. Things quieted down after this, and Howden finished his rookie season with 23 points (6 goals, 17 assists) in 66 games.
Howden’s production dropped slightly as he solidified his positioning as a bottom six center who played big minutes on the penalty kill.