Meet the 2018-19 Detroit Red Wings

GOALIES

JONATHAN BERNIER: AGE: 30. HT: 6-0. WT: 185. STATS (Colorado): 19-13-3, 2.85 GAA, .913 SV. ANALYSIS: The Wings hope Bernier provides some quality, consistent backup goaltending that has been missing. He could push Jimmy Howard for plenty of playing time.

JIMMY HOWARD: AGE: 34. HT: 6-1. WT: 218. STATS: 22-27-9, 2.85 GAA, .910 SV. ANALYSIS: In the final year of his contract, Howard could be prime bait for contending teams at the trade deadline. Or he could be extended, given this position lacks depth in the organization.

DEFENSEMEN

DENNIS CHOLOWSKI: AGE: 20. HT: 6-0. WT: 180. STATS (Prince George/Portland, WHL): 69 games, 14 goals, 52 assists, 66 points. ANALYSIS: Former first--round draft pick played his way onto the roster with an outstanding preseason. He plays with confidence and is dangerous with the puck on his stick.

TREVOR DALEY: AGE: 35 (Oct. 9). HT: 5-11. WT: 195. STATS: 77 games, 9 goals, 7 assists, 16 points. ANALYSIS: Daley is a calming, veteran influence on a defense that keeps getting younger. He was injured during most of the preseason.

DANNY DEKEYSER: AGE: 28. HT: 6-3. WT: 192. STATS: 65 games, 6 goals, 6 assists, 12 points. ANALYSIS: Played some of his best, most consistent hockey the second half of last season. His veteran presence becomes crucial right now with Wings’ defense marred with injuries.

JONATHAN ERICSSON: AGE: 34. HT: 6-4. WT: 220. STATS: 81 games, 3 goals, 10 assists, 13 points. ANALYSIS: Missed most of September with injury and may not be ready to begin regular season. Without Ericsson, the Wings are smaller physically and not as experienced on defense.

MIKE GREEN: AGE: 33 (Oct. 12). HT: 6-1. WT: 207. STATS: 66 games, 8 goals, 25 assists, 33 points. ANALYSIS: Was recovering from neck surgery when an infection sent Green off the ice. Green was re-signed to a two-year contract to provide offense from the back end.

JOE HICKETTS: AGE: 22. HT: 5-8. WT: 175. STATS (Grand Rapids, AHL): 67 games, 3 goals, 9 assists, 12 points. ANALYSIS: Not the biggest player around, but few have as big a heart and play with as much passion as Hicketts. He is likely to stay on the final roster until the veteran defensemen get healthy.

FILIP HRONEK: AGE: 20. HT: 6-0. WT: 163. STATS (Grand Rapids, AHL): 67 games, 11 goals, 28 assists, 39 points. ANALYSIS: Scrappy offensive defenseman who will stick around as long as the Red Wings’ defense is decimated with injuries. Hronek does a nice job quarterbacking the power play.

NICK JENSEN: AGE: 28. HT: 6-0. WT: 198. STATS: 81 games, 0 goals, 15 assists, 15 points. ANALYSIS: As the young defensemen get more playing time and become comfortable in the NHL, Jensen could become trade bait at the deadline.

NIKLAS KRONWALL: AGE: 37. HT: 6-0. WT: 194. STATS: 79 games, 4 goals, 23 assists, 27 points. ANALYSIS: The veteran warhorse is in the final year of his contract – and likely final year of his career. It’s a testament to his talent and will that Kronwall remains a key figure on this defense.

LIBOR SULAK: AGE: 24. HT: 6-1. WT: 170. STATS (Finland): 42 games, 9 goals, 23 assists, 32 points. ANALYSIS: Intriguing prospect who has unique athleticism and can out-skate some of his mistakes. Still raw defensively, and time in the AHL could be valuable this season once all the Wings’ injuries clear up.

FORWARDS

JUSTIN ABDELKADER: AGE: 31. HT: 6-2. WT: 214. STATS: 75 games, 13 goals, 22 assists, 35 points. ANALYSIS: Abdelkader has the ability to fill a variety of roles, which makes him vital on this roster.

ANDREAS ATHANASIOU: AGE: 24. HT: 6-2. WT: 188. STATS: 71 games, 16 goals, 17 assists, 33 points. ANALYSIS: Given increased ice time in the preseason, Athanasiou was among the most impressive players on the roster. It’ll be interesting to watch if that carries over into the regular season.

TYLER BERTUZZI: AGE: 23. HT: 6-0. WT: 190. STATS: 48 games, 7 goals, 17 assists, 24 points. ANALYSIS: Gritty winger who can play up and down the lineup and be effective in a variety of ways. Bertuzzi has matured into multi-talented hockey player.

CHRISTOFFER EHN: AGE: 22. HT: 6-3. WT: 181. STATS (Sweden): 50 games, 7 goals, 10 assists, 17 points. ANALYSIS: The surprise of training camp, Ehn displayed skating ability, defensive know-how, quickness and enough offensive talent to make the final roster.

MARTIN FRK: AGE: 25. HT: 6-1. WT: 205. STATS: 68 games, 11 goals, 14 assists, 25 points. ANALYSIS: Missed much of training camp and the preseason with a back injury but Frk showed enough last season – particularly with that dangerous shot – to nail down a roster spot. Must be more of a factor at even strength.

LUKE GLENDENING: AGE: 29. HT: 5-11. WT: 192. STATS: 69 games, 11 goals, 8 assists, 19 points. ANALYSIS: With several similar players on the rise in the organization, Glendening could become a valuable trade piece for contenders looking for a tough, gritty defensive forward.

DARREN HELM: AGE: 31. HT: 6-0. WT: 196. STATS: 75 games, 13 goals, 18 assists, 31 points. ANALYSIS: Helm retains his trademark speed. He knows how to defend and is a fine penalty killer.

DYLAN LARKIN: AGE: 22. HT: 6-1. WT: 198. STATS: 82 games, 16 goals, 47 assists, 63 points. ANALYSIS: Growing into one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL, Larkin took major positive steps in his career last season and the Red Wings need more progress this winter.

ANTHONY MANTHA: AGE: 24. HT: 6-5. WT: 225. STATS: 80 games, 24 goals, 24 assists, 48 points. ANALYSIS: Few players in the NHL have Mantha’s combination of size and goal-scoring ability. But he needs to with play with consistent passion and can’t disappear from scoresheets for long periods of time.

FRANS NIELSEN: AGE: 34. HT: 6-1. WT: 188. STATS: 79 games, 16 goals, 17 assists, 33 points. ANALYSIS: With Henrik Zetterberg’s retirement, Nielsen has an increased role on this roster. But in the near future, Nielsen’s talent and character might be more suited on a playoff contender rather than this rebuilding team.

GUSTAV NYQUIST: AGE: 29. HT: 5-11. WT: 184. STATS: 82 games, 21 goals, 19 assists, 40 points. ANALYSIS: In the final year of his contract, Nyquist likely will become a prime trade chip at the deadline. Nyquist was one of the better Red Wings throughout training camp and preseason games.

MICHAEL RASMUSSEN: AGE: 19. HT: 6-6. WT: 215. STATS (Tri-City, WHL): 47 games, 31 goals, 28 assists, 59 points. ANALYSIS: Rasmussen probably deserved a roster spot last year but his age and other roster considerations worked against him. This season, Rasmussen absolutely played his way onto the roster, looking like a poised veteran on the ice.

EVGENY SVECHNIKOV: AGE: 21. HT: 6-2. WT: 199. STATS (Grand Rapids, AHL): 57 games, 7 goals, 16 assists, 23 points. ANALYSIS: Slowed by an injury currently, the Red Wings are deciding whether to keep Svechnikov in the NHL or return him to Grand Rapids. Looked a bit quicker, faster in training camp, and was effective around the net.

THOMAS VANEK: AGE: 34. HT: 6-2. WT: 214. STATS (Columbus/Vancouver): 80 games, 24 goals, 32 assists, 56 points. ANALYSIS: There was some fan unrest when the Red Wings brought Vanek back, but nobody can deny he makes his linemates better with his creative passing and offensive instincts. He possesses a terrific offensive mind.