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www.eliteprospects.comHere’s the latest I can confirm about Brett Howden:
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As of March 7, 2026, Brett Howden was activated from long-term injured reserve by the Vegas Golden Knights and was expected to return to the lineup against Edmonton after missing 20 games. This marked a return from a lower-body issue and indicated he had contributed 9 goals, 15 points, 66 hits in 39 appearances that season. [Source: CBS Sports via RotoWire summary][1]
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On January 11, 2026, Howden was listed as managing a lower-body injury and did not play in a game against San Jose, with a day-to-day designation and planned rest ahead of an upcoming matchup. Alexander Holtz was projected to fill in. [Source: CBS Sports via SinBin.vegas report][3]
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Additional context from 2025 coverage notes Howden’s ongoing role with Vegas and his contract history, including a notable five-year extension signed earlier in his tenure with the Golden Knights, though the most recent updates focus on injuries and roster status rather than new contract news. [Source: Daily Faceoff summary; established team context][2]
If you want, I can pull the very latest headlines from a few reputable outlets (ESPN, CBC, Daily Faceoff, and CBS Sports) and summarize any new developments, including injury updates, lineup changes, or notable on-ice performances.