from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,

Where the Wings have a base to build around toward the future, it’s among the forward position.

The Larkin line; recent draft picks Filip Zadina, Evgeny Svechnikov, Michael Rasmussen and Joe Veleno; trade acquisition Robby Fabbri; and veterans such as Luke Glendening and Darren Helm give the Wings a base.

Although more is needed, given the lack of overall offense firepower.

Justin Abdelkader
Stats: 49 games, 0 goals, 3 assists, 3 points

Outlook: The veteran has struggled for several consecutive seasons and was a healthy scratch at times this season. His future with the Wings is cloudy.

Tyler Bertuzzi
Stats: 71 games, 21 goals, 27 assists, 48 points

Outlook: Posted a second consecutive 21-goal season, playing a complementary style that can work on a variety of lines. Bertuzzi is becoming a respected NHL player.

Christoffer Ehn
Stats: 54 games, 2 goal, 2 assists, 4 points

Outlook: The Wings would like to see more offense out of Ehn, but his instincts and defense can work on the fourth line.

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