It does seem we miss Ben, and would like for him to return.......while Alex would not be missed for a second. LOL
I would really like to see Brady up front & taking charge of Salem P.D. And if Days is reducing characters who have been around long time, then have a retirement party for Roman & Abe, as they become mentors , advisors, confidants, whatever, taking a younger one under their wing. Same goes for Marlena, as they are planning on dealing with John's death come May I believe.
It does seem Days is undergoing several actors retiring, or leaving......so hope new additions will stay hangin' around. And that Corday gets down to the nitty gritty and looks harder to additions to the writing team.