Ansar Khan of Mlive takes a look at Luke Glendening,

2018-19 outlook: Glendening has always been one of those role players that coaches covet - from Red Berenson at Michigan to Mike Babcock and Jeff Blashill in Detroit. His work ethic on and off the ice sets an example for others to follow.

Once again, expect Glendening to do the gritty things teams need from a grinder - block shots, lead the penalty kill, be abrasive, agitate opponents, be hard to play against. He's developed into the team's best faceoff man. He can play center or wing on the fourth line. It took him 52 games to score his first NHL goal; he's scored 34 since in 310 games, a decent pace for a fourth-liner.

Babcock tried to acquire Glendening leading up to the 2018 trade deadline, but the Maple Leafs former general manager, Lou Lamoriello, wasn't as interested, and the Red Wings weren't inclined to part with him for a low draft pick.

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