NHL Trade Rumors: Jimmy Howard to Calgary Flames

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard is on the market. Howard struggled during the regular season and playoffs. Petr Mrazek performed better in net for the Wings.

Howard is 32 years old and is signed to an average annual salary of $5.3 million for three more seasons. In comparison, Mrazek is 24 years old and coming off a $740K contract. Mrazek is the starting goaltender of Detroit's future.

Helen St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports:

The Calgary Flames and Buffalo Sabres are interested in acquiring Jimmy Howard. The Red Wings will likely have to retain salary or take on an unwanted contract in order for a trade to occur.