Ted Kulfan's state of the Red Wings

Goalies

Jimmy Howard -- AGE: 32. CONTRACT: through 2019, $5.291 million per season. COMMENT: Look for him to be traded. But will there be any takers? VERDICT: Likely leaving

Petr Mrazek -- AGE: 24. CONTRACT: Restricted free agent, $737,500; COMMENT: One of the NHL’s best in January and February — but lost the starting job to start postseason. The goaltender of the future. VERDICT: Likely staying

Defensemen

Danny DeKeyser – AGE: 26. CONTRACT: Restricted free agent; COMMENT: One of the building blocks, he will be in for a significant pay raise. VERDICT: Likely staying

Jonathan Ericsson – AGE: 32. CONTRACT: through 2020, $4.25 million; COMMENT: He appeared to regress as the season went on, and that long-term contract is beginning to look like an anchor. long-term contract is beginning to look like an anchor. VERDICT: Likely staying

Niklas Kronwall – AGE: 34. CONTRACT: through 2019, $4.75 million: COMMENT: He simply didn’t have a typical season —the offensive production was down sharply, the defensive mistakes were more prevalent. The Red Wings will be hoping for a rebound. VERDICT: Likely staying

Alexey Marchenko – AGE: 24. CONTRACT: Restricted free agent; COMMENT: Not flashy but does all the right things and has the veteran poise. Marchenko is in the plans, at least for the short-term. VERDICT: Likely staying

Kyle Quincey – AGE: 30. CONTRACT: Unrestricted free agent. COMMENT: The defense likely will be turned over, with prospects from Grand Rapids, trades and free agents —and Quincey may not have a role. VERDICT: Likely leaving

Brendan Smith – AGE: 27: CONTRACT: through 2017, $2.75 million : COMMENT: He’s still an unknown — a player who provides a physical presence, plays with an edge, with offensive upside or an inconsistent defender who struggles in coverage? VERDICT: On the bubble.

Xavier Ouellet – AGE: 22: CONTRACT: Restricted free agent. COMMENT: If he can prove he’s an NHL player by training camp, chances are he’ll be on the roster. VERDICT: Likely staying.

Forwards

Justin Abdelkader – AGE: 29. CONTRACT: through 2023, $4.25 million: COMMENT: Signed a lengthy extension during the season and will be part of the nucleus for a long time. VERDICT: Likely staying

Andreas Athanasiou – AGE: 21: CONTRACT: through 2017, $933,333. COMMENT: Excited fans with his speed and ability to finish, but needs to round out the rest of his game. VERDICT: Likely staying.

Pavel Datsyuk – AGE: 37: CONTRACT: through 2017, $7.5 million. COMMENT: Will he stay and fulfill the final year of his contract or return to Russia for family reasons? He is slowing down and isn’t the offensive force he once was. VERDICT: Likely leaving.

Johan Franzen – AGE: 36. CONTRACT: through 2020, $3.954 million; COMMENT: Plagued by concussion problems, his career is likely over. VERDICT: Likely leaving.

Darren Helm – AGE: 29. CONTRACT: Unrestricted free agent. COMMENT: Other teams could drive the price on a speedy, formidable checking forward who can supply some offense. VERDICT: On the bubble.

Luke Glendening – AGE: 26: CONTRACT: through 2017, $628,333: COMMENT: Continues to be a key figure on the fourth line with his checking and faceoff ability. Can drive opponents crazy with his non-stop motor. VERDICT: Likely staying

Tomas Jurco – AGE: 23: CONTRACT: through 2017, $900,000. COMMENT: It was hoped with a new coach and opportunity he would take on a bigger role and earn more playing time. He didn’t. VERDICT: Likely staying

Dylan Larkin – AGE: 19: CONTRACT: through 2018, $925,000. COMMENT: Showed he could be an impact player with speed, competitiveness and offensive potential. VERDICT: Likely staying.

Drew Miller – AGE: 32. CONTRACT: Unrestricted free agent. COMMENT: Had season-ending knee surgery, and it’ll be interesting to see how much interest he gets on the free-agent market. VERDICT: Likely leaving.

Gustav Nyquist – AGE: 26. CONTRACT: through 2019, $4.75 million. COMMENT: The Red Wings were hoping he would score 30 goals and become a playoff performer — neither came to fruition. VERDICT: Likely staying

Teemu Pulkkinen – AGE: 24. CONTRACT: Restricted free agent. COMMENT: Failed to win any consistent playing time and fell down the depth chart. He has a booming shot, but needs to work on other aspects of his game. VERDICT: On the bubble

Brad Richards - AGE: 35: CONTRACT: Unrestricted free agent. COMMENT: A good veteran presence, but the Red Wings were hoping for a bit more offensive production. VERDICT: Likely leaving.

Riley Sheahan – AGE: 24. CONTRACT: Restricted free agent. COMMENT: Another young player who never took the next step in his development. Consistency has been an issue. VERDICT: Likely staying.

Tomas Tatar – AGE: 25. CONTRACT: through 2017, $2.75 million. COMMENT: Another young player who never really took the next step in his development and offensive production that the Red Wings needed. Consistency has been an issue. VERDICT: Likely staying