Matthew Schaefer owns the Calder conversation at 18, turning heads with game-winners like his OT dagger against his hometown Leafs and even Olympic buzz for Canada. Ivan Demidov leads rookies in scoring for the Habs, while Beckett Sennecke fits seamlessly into Anaheim's surprising contender core alongside Hart hopeful Leo Carlsson.

William Nylander watches his Olympic dream dangle by a thread as injury clouds his status for Sweden's opener in Milan. After skipping practice with coaches deeming it a maintenance day, the late call heightens tension for a team already battered by ailments to stars like Carlsson and Brodin. Toronto holds its breath, knowing a compromised return spells trouble for their sputtering campaign.