Three NHL stars on the move as Olympic roster freeze officially lifts

With the roster freeze officially lifted as of Sunday night, general managers are wasting no time working the phones to bolster their lineups for the stretch run.

Leading the charge is Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. The physical blueliner has seen his stock soar, with sources indicating that at least half a dozen teams are currently in the mix for his services.

Philadelphia is looking for a significant return, potentially a first-round pick or a high-end prospect. Ristolainen provides the kind of heavy, playoff-ready minutes that contenders like the Detroit Red Wings are desperate to add to their blue line.

In St. Louis, the situation with Jordan Kyrou has reached a tipping point. Despite his elite offensive output and game-breaking speed, rumors persist that the Blues are open to a massive shake-up to retool their core.

Kyrou remains a polarizing figure in Missouri, but his talent is undeniable. Over his NHL career, he has proven he can be a point-per-game threat, making him the ultimate prize for a team needing a scoring punch.

Perhaps the most shocking name on the block is New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck. Fresh off a gold medal win with Team USA, Trocheck’s value has never been higher, and New York might look to capitalize on that momentum.

The Rangers are facing a tight cap situation and may need to move a significant salary to address other holes. Trocheck’s relentless work ethic and "glue guy" reputation make him an attractive target for any team with championship aspirations.

With less than two weeks until the deadline, these three names represent the top tier of available talent. GMs are no longer window shopping; they are ready to buy.

Expect the market to move fast. Now that the international break is over, the focus is squarely on the Stanley Cup.