Lions: As the roster depth thins out to pay the stars, the pressure is on Brad Holmes to find a second EDGE and fix the secondary before the draft.

Red Wings: With the Sabres surging and the "easy outs" disappearing, Steve Yzerman’s seven-year rebuild faces a defining moment as the playoff drought hits a breaking point.

Pistons: Despite a frustrating collapse against Brooklyn and a mounting injury list, the focus remains on Jalen Duren’s dominance and whether the team was too passive at the deadline.