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.
G Jimmy Howard
Looking at 2015-16: 14-14-5, 2.80 goals-against average and .906 save percentage in 37 games played (33 starts). Two playoff losses with a 3.59 GAA and .891 save percentage.
Looking at money: Signed through 2018-19 at an annual average value of $5,291,666. Actual salary next season is $5.5 million.
Looking back: Head coach Jeff Blashill started the season alternating between Howard and Petr Mrazek until Howard began to struggle in December.