Golden Knights' Jonas Schmid, Tomas Hertl, and Kevin Andersson charge toward Olympic quarterfinals, carrying Vegas pride into Milan's spotlight. These NHL vets blend skill and grit, turning national team hopes into personal redemption arcs. Back in Vegas, fans eye their form as a blueprint for the post-break surge.

The Red Wings zero in on Calgary's Zach Whitecloud, a towering right-shot defender who just landed with the Flames after their Rasmus Andersson blockbuster with Vegas. Steve Yzerman craves size and stability on the right side, and this 6-foot-2 blueliner fits like a glove next to Ben Chiarot while bolstering the penalty kill. With the Flames in full sell mode at 23-27-6, trade pitches like a second and fourth-rounder could tempt them as Detroit pushes for playoff relevance.

The Boston Bruins cling to the East's second wild card spot with a 32-20-4 record, forcing GM Don Sweeney into a high-stakes calculus as the March 6 deadline looms. They missed out on Rasmus Andersson, who landed in Vegas, and now eyes turn to right-shot defensemen like Justin Faulk or Connor Murphy while whispers link them to Rangers center Vincent Trocheck for term beyond this year.

Hunter Brzustewicz continues to turn heads in Calgary's system after his call-up from the Wranglers earlier this season, where his puck-moving flair from the OHL finally translates to pro ice. The Flames see him as a cornerstone on the blue line post-Andersson trade, especially with deadline whispers heating up around potential moves that could accelerate his timeline.

Bruins pivot after missing on Andersson, sparking rumors of their next deadline targets. Canadiens grapple with Patrik Laine's future as trade chatter heats up league-wide. Front offices maneuver in the shadows, with every move rippling toward playoff races.

Rasmus Andersson steps into a prime spot on Sweden's blue line, pairing with Victor Hedman as the Tre Kronor unleash their deepest defensive unit yet in Milano Cortina. The Flames-Vegas blueliner, who's third among Swedish NHL D in scoring this season, captained his country to glory at last year's Worlds and now gets real ice time after limited looks internationally.