Trade Freeze Hits: Stars to Watch Post-Olympics

NHL's trade freeze locks down the market during the Olympic pause, but front offices already eye the top names primed to move once pucks drop again. GMs huddle in Milan hotel lobbies, scouting talent while rosters sit frozen until after the gold medal game. When the deadline thaw hits, expect a frenzy around UFAs and RFAs that could reshape contenders racing for playoff spots.