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"I guess when it came down to it, I realized that there was nothing I could do to come close to following in [Ryan] Miller's footsteps," said a teary eyed Howard. "Imagine working your whole life towards something, and realizing that once you've arrived, somebody has already beat you to it... that's kind of what this feels like."

Howard, who has posted terrific numbers with Detroit this season, says he plans on becoming a professional scout.

"I'd like to say involved with the game in some way, shape or form. There is no sport like hockey and no league like the NHL. I'm proud to have been a part of it as a player, and I look forward to contributing in other ways in the future."

What does he plan on doing with his free time this offseason?

"Haha that's easy," he told us with a chuckle. "I'm going to work at Vogue with Sean Avery."

Author:	CriminallyVu1gar [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:52 am ]
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After 41 years in the National Hockey League, Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy "James" Howard has announced his retirement after a season in which many consider him a Calder candidate. "You get so many years in this league, and you don't know if you can do it anymore," longtime teammate Chris Chelios said to reporters. "I remember when I came into the league, the guy was a great mentor to me, it's great having that veteran presence right away," Mike Vernon replied. The announcement will come as a shock to red wings fans, many of whom have rooted for Howard since they were children.

Author:	Van_Da_Man [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:06 am ]
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Author:	HelloMyKneeGrows [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:19 am ]
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Van_Da_Man wrote: :D Something about a 25 year old ROY just screams "SERIOUSLY!?!?!?!?!" Kind of like Sergei Makarov winning it at age 31 after playing professionally in Russia for ten fuckin years

Author:	Timbo Slice [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:49 am ]
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Author:	BS1970 [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:17 am ]
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I guess that means Myers is a shoe-in for the Calder.

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Author:	PuckSniperPensel [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:43 am ]
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From ESPN.com/nhl: Quote: "I guess when it came down to it, I realized that there was nothing I could do to come close to following in [Ryan] Miller's footsteps," said a teary eyed Howard. "Imagine working your whole life towards something, and realizing that once you've arrived, somebody has already beat you to it... that's kind of what this feels like." Howard, who has posted terrific numbers with Detroit this season, says he plans on becoming a professional scout. "I'd like to say involved with the game in some way, shape or form. There is no sport like hockey and no league like the NHL. I'm proud to have been a part of it as a player, and I look forward to contributing in other ways in the future." What does he plan on doing with his free time this offseason? "Haha that's easy," he told us with a chuckle. "I'm going to work at Vogue with Sean Avery." Didn't see that coming!

Author:	Skyline_BNR34 [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 3:52 pm ]
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Haha, man Howard is doing the right thing, he's just getting too old to play now.

Author:	mechaphil [ Thu Apr 01, 2010 5:00 pm ]
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OMG too funny!

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