Brett Howden's emergence
When I was a kid, my mother got me Pokemon Yellow for Christmas. It was arguably the best gift I've gotten in my life, considering how every kid wanted that. A game based on the anime from the KidsWB? Sign me up!
But Brett Howden's emergence has given the Golden Knights more scoring depth in the forward position. The 26-year-old is projected to score 32 goals this season, blowing past his previous career-high of nine (both in 2019-20 and 2021-22). How is the newly-extended player doing it for the Golden Knights?
For one, he's bringing a newfound speed to the unit. Howden has scored three shrt-handed goals the past two seasons, making him a threat to poach the puck. The Calgary native has also developed a strong acumen for finishing, with this goal against the Utah Hockey Club serving as a perfect example.
BRETT HOWDEN! 😮💨
— NHL (@NHL) November 3, 2024
His sixth goal of the season is the @Energizer overtime winner as the @GoldenKnights improve to 8-0-0 at home! pic.twitter.com/WhfWZ9mKIT
Plays like this will come in handy for the Golden Knights in the next five seasons. If Howden continues pulling off impressive handles like this, he'll add more scoring power to any line he plays on. With Kolesar and Howden anchoring the lower units, expect a stronger forecheck and goals for years to come.