Wings re-sign Howard, Ericsson: The Detroit Red Wings re-signed G Jimmy Howard and D Jonathan Ericsson to three-year contracts. Howard will earn $600,000 next season and Ericsson $550,000, according to the NHL players' union. The team did not disclose details but said the contracts were filed over the weekend. Howard played four games for the Wings last season. Chris Osgood will be back in net, and Ty Conklin was signed July 1 to a one-year contract. Ericsson played eight games last season, scoring one goal. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
It looked like Howard was going to have some Fantasy value as Chris Osgood's backup this upcoming season, but then the Wings went and signed Ty Conklin. It's safe to ignore Howard in all formats until he finds his way to Detroit. Ericsson should also be ignored in Fantasy play. (Updated 07/21/2008).
The Red Wings re-signed goaltender Jimmy Howard on Monday. (Updated 07/21/2008)
Advice
Howard will earn $600,000 next season, according to the NHL players' union. The team did not disclose details but said the contracts were filed over the weekend. Howard played four games for the Wings last season. Goaltender Dominik Hasek retired last month. Chris Osgood will be back in net, and Ty Conklin was signed July 1 to a one-year contract.
Wings re-sign Howard, Ericsson: The Detroit Red Wings re-signed G Jimmy Howard and D Jonathan Ericsson to three-year contracts. Howard will earn $600,000 next season and Ericsson $550,000, according to the NHL players' union. The team did not disclose details but said the contracts were filed over the weekend. Howard played four games for the Wings last season. Chris Osgood will be back in net, and Ty Conklin was signed July 1 to a one-year contract. Ericsson played eight games last season, scoring one goal. (Updated 07/21/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/24/08).
Fantasy Analysis
It looked like Howard was going to have some Fantasy value as Chris Osgood's backup this upcoming season, but then the Wings went and signed Ty Conklin. It's safe to ignore Howard in all formats until he finds his way to Detroit. Ericsson should also be ignored in Fantasy play. (Updated 07/21/2008).
