Brett Howden

Brett Howden

26-Year-Old CenterC
Vegas Golden Knights
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Howden has settled in nicely over the past three seasons with Vegas, providing some depth scoring in addition to the ability to move up in the lineup should injuries strike. He had eight goals and 19 points in 72 regular-season contests last year, offensive numbers right in line with the prior two campaigns. That said, Howden receives zero power-play time and simply doesn't contribute enough in any one category to be worthy of a fantasy pick, even a late-round one, on draft day. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a five-year, $12.5 million contract extension with the Golden Knights in November of 2024.
Collects two helpers in win
CVegas Golden Knights
February 22, 2025
Howden notched two assists, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
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Howden helped out on third-period tallies by Brandon Saad and Tomas Hertl as the Golden Knights finished off a comeback win. Howden earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 27 versus the Sharks. The 26-year-old had only four points over his previous 18 outings. For the season, he's been a pleasant surprise in a bottom-six role, racking up a career-high 25 points (16 goals, nine assists), 98 shots on net, 96 hits, 44 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 56 appearances.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    14:58
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:04
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:07
 
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13:04
0:01
0:45
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13:14
0:04
1:17
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14:58
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1:07
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Howden's 13 points in 54 regular-season contests wasn't that big of a deal, but he endeared himself to the Vegas organization with 10 points and 63 hits in 22 playoff games en route to the Stanley Cup. The Golden Knights rewarded him with a two-year deal at a $1.9 million cap hit -- that's enough money to project him for a middle-six role in 2023-24. Howden plays a physical game and has twice reached the 20-point mark, but he's never played more than 70 games in a season. He could be moved around the Vegas lineup frequently, as this is a team that is fairly versatile up front. Howden will have to take a step forward on offense to maintain his spot in the lineup, especially since his physicality would help him fit on the fourth line.
Howden has held down a full-time role for two seasons, but the 27th overall selection from the 2016 draft hasn't done much with his opportunities at the NHL level to this point. His 15 goals and 42 points in 136 games are respectable, but Howden has posted an ugly minus-27 rating and the Rangers have been caved in possession-wise with him on the ice. Howden has nice physical tools and is lauded for his work ethic, so perhaps the light will finally turn on in his third NHL campaign, but New York has added some depth up front, which could push Howden out of the lineup altogether if he fails to show progress.
Howden got his career off to a blistering start but fizzled out as his rookie season went on. After posting four goals and 12 points in his first 20 games, he added only two goals and 11 points in 46 subsequent appearances. Howden plays a 200-foot game perfect for a bottom-six center, but the 21-year-old probably won't share the ice with the team's premier forwards too often, limiting his upside, at least in the short term.
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Garners assist in win
CVegas Golden Knights
February 9, 2025
Howden notched an assist and five shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Bruins.
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Good to go
CVegas Golden Knights
January 24, 2025
Howden (illness) will play Friday versus the Stars, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
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Not playing Thursday
CVegas Golden Knights
Illness
January 23, 2025
Howden (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Blues, Ryan Wallis of Fox Sports Las Vegas reports.
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Game-time call against Blues
CVegas Golden Knights
Illness
January 23, 2025
Howden (illness) did travel with the team but will remain a game-time decision against the Blues on Thursday, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
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In doubt Thursday
CVegas Golden Knights
Illness
January 21, 2025
Howden is dealing with an illness and may not travel with the team for Thursday's matchup with the Blues, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
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