Frank Nazar inks a massive seven-year extension with Chicago, betting big on the kid who's already flashed elite potential behind Connor Bedard. The 21-year-old rookie piled up 26 points in 53 games last season, earning top-six minutes and a spot on the second line with vets like Bertuzzi and Teravainen. Blackhawks brass sees him as the two-way spark that lightens Bedard's load, but whispers from the front office hint at the risks of locking him up after just 56 NHL games.

Teuvo Teravainen helps Finland settle the score with Slovakia in a bronze medal thriller. The Hurricanes winger thrives in the international spotlight, blending skill with that Finnish grit. Teravainen's tournament line mates and matchups hint at how Carolina tweaks their top six post-Olympics.

Teuvo Teravainen and Team Finland battle hard but drop a close semifinal decision to Canada, shifting focus to Saturday's bronze medal scrap. The Hurricanes forward logs key minutes in a tournament that's showcased Europe's rising depth against NHL-heavy squads. Canada advances with momentum, but Finland vows to end strong on the bigger stage.

Teuvo Teravainen leads Finland into a quarterfinal clash with Switzerland, where every shift carries Olympic stakes and NHL scouting eyes. The former Hawk thrives in this pressure cooker, blending skill with grit against a Swiss squad punching above weight. A deep run here boosts his stock back in the league as rosters shuffle post-break.

Sebastian Aho finally shakes off his Olympic goose egg with a pair of goals, leading Finland's NHL-heavy lineup in a demolition of host Italy that sets a new benchmark for blowouts in these games. The Hurricanes star links up seamlessly with linemates like Teuvo Teravainen and Artturi Lehkonen, turning what was a quiet tournament start into a statement performance amid a barrage from guys like Kaapo Kakko and Mikael Granlund.

Teuvo Teravainen helps Finland grind out a victory over rival Sweden at Milano Cortina, fueling the timeless Nordic feud. NHL veterans rise to the occasion in this pressure cooker, blending club form with national pride. Performances here often signal bigger things back in the league grind.