Lucas Raymond and Joel Armia turn heads with their Olympic fireworks, channeling that international magic back to NHL rinks where GMs already whisper about deadline deals. These guys impressed scouts who know a hot streak when they see one, especially after carrying their countries deep into medal contention. Front offices watch closely as this post-Olympic surge could reshape contenders' rosters before the trade frenzy peaks.

Red Wings rookie Emmitt Finnie keeps exceeding Steve Yzerman's wildest camp expectations, carving out a spot on the opening roster with every shift. The young forward's surge adds juice to a lineup blending vets like DeBrincat and prime-time risers like Raymond. Yzerman watches closely, knowing impact wins ice time or a quick trip to Grand Rapids.

Detroit's Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond wrap Olympic duties and rejoin the Red Wings next week, injecting star power into a lineup clawing for the wildcard. Raymond's Milan heartbreak fuels his fire, while Seider's physicality bolsters the backend just when Yzerman needs it most. The Wings' surge hinges on these two slotting back in seamlessly amid a brutal schedule stretch.

The Detroit Red Wings dive headfirst into a mini-training camp at Little Caesars Arena, ramping up the physicality and heart rates under Todd McLellan's watchful eye as they shake off Olympic rust. With only three Olympians like Larkin, Raymond, and Seider still away, the core group grinds through strenuous drills that blend team-building wrestling with real game-edge sharpness, knowing the final 24 games demand peak ferocity.

Lucas Raymond, the Red Wings' breakout forward leading Swedish NHLers with 60 points, harbors a hidden love for reading that keeps him sharp amid the grind. Those quiet hours with a good book reveal the mindset behind his steady climb from prospect to Olympian, a side of him even some Detroit beat guys didn't see coming. As he eyes glory in Milano-Cortina, this off-ice ritual underscores why Sweden tapped him for their gold chase against a loaded field.

Team USA men's hockey clings to a narrow lead deep into the third before Sweden yanks the goalie and claws back late, forcing a three-on-three overtime showdown that every puckhead knew could swing on a dime. Quinn Hughes, the Canucks captain who's been a quiet force all tournament, channels that Norris pedigree to deliver in the clutch against a Swedish squad loaded with NHL stars like Zibanejad and Raymond.