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.
D Brendan Smith
Looking at 2015-16: Three goals, 12 assists, plus-one, 62 penalty minutes in 63 games. In playoffs, one assist, plus-two in three games.
Looking at money: Signed through 2016-17 at an annual average salary of $2.75 million. Actual salary next season is $3.25 million.
Looking back: Smith lasted four games into the season before he was made a healthy scratch, but his banishment did not last long.