Howden projected to break out this season for Vegas Golden Knights
Forward expected to exceed career highs, according to Rachel Doerrie's predictive learning model, KEVIN.
Lucas Peltier - USA TODAY Sports - Howden projected to break out this season for Vegas Golden KnightsRachel Doerrie's deep-learning AI model, KEVIN, projects that Brett Howden will break out this season and set new career highs.
Howden, when he's not filling in at center, plays on the left wing on Chandler Stephenson and Mark Stone's line. He offers a physical force on that line.
"'Howie's' a guy where you know what you're going to get every day. That's what's really solidified him as an NHL player," Stephenson said. "When he's playing with confidence, he's an awesome player. He complements me and 'Stoney' really well. Having him on our wing is good for us. He's always in on pucks. Always playing physical and always just giving it his best. Anytime you can play with anybody who plays like that, they'll help you out."
Howden has bought into that role, and he said that buying into that role is one of the reasons why Vegas won the Stanley Cup.
"Everybody bought into their role and played well to it," Howden said. "Everybody has a good grasp and understanding of do what they need to do for each line."
KEVIN projects Howden to exceed his career highs, which are modest by most standards. He scored 23 points in his first full season in the NHL with the New York Rangers in the 2018-19 season.
Last season, he scored 13 points in the regular season, but was more noticeable in the playoffs. Howden scored 10 points in 22 Golden Knight playoff games.
Howden doesn't do anything flashy. He just plays his game the way he knows how.
“I play an honest game, 200-foot game. I’m hard on pucks, hard on the forecheck and just reliable defensively," he said.
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