The NHL is in its quieter days, offering a fine opportunity to take a look at individual Red Wings and assess expectations for the coming season.
F Frans Nielsen
Looking at 2015-16: 20 goals, 32 assists, 52 points, plus-1 in 81 games. Had 3 goals, 3 assists, 6 points, minus-3 in 11 playoff games.
Looking at money: Signed through 2021-22 at an annual average value of $5.25 million. Actual salary next season is $6 million.
Looking back: Nielsen, 32, nearly matched the career-high 58 points he produced in 2013-14.