‘It’s going to be really cool’: Four players will represent Red Wings organization, home countries at upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

DETROIT – Each honored and eager to compete for gold on the world stage, four members of the Detroit Red Wings organization are slated to represent four different countries at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.

From Feb. 11-22, Hockeytown faithful can cheer on Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin (Team United States), defenseman Moritz Seider (Team Germany), forward Lucas Raymond (Team Sweden) and Grand Rapids Griffins forward Eduards Tralmaks (Team Latvia) throughout the highly anticipated 12-team men’s hockey tournament.

Larkin said getting the call from Team USA general manager Bill Guerin with the exciting news was a moment the 29-year-old will remember for a long time.

“I dreamed of it for a long time, so for it to finally come true and to be part of that team is special,” Larkin said. “I’m really excited for the whole experience – to be there, being in the Olympic village -- it’s going to be really cool.”

Owning extensive international experience, Larkin most recently played for his country at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February and recorded two points (one goal, one assist) and a plus-3 rating in four games. Notably, of the 25 players on this U.S. Olympic roster -- Larkin among them -- 21 participated in that best-on-best tournament in Montreal and Boston.

“I’m excited to play with all those guys again,” Larkin said. “One of the coolest parts of the 4 Nations was just the level of hockey. I know the fans got to see it on TV, but to be on the ice and play at that speed, intensity, the playmaking and the players playing with you -- it was really cool. It’s something that I’m excited to do again.”

Like Larkin, Seider is looking forward to sharing the ice with his countrymates next month. The German defenseman has appeared in five IIHF World Championships (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025), even serving as team captain in 2025.

“It’s a dream come true, but we still have a job to do until February,” Seider said. “The closer we get to February, I think the higher the hype will get around it. As of right now everyone is happy. I’m very honored, but I’m also trying to stay in the present. Plenty of work to do.”

According to Raymond, who has suited up for Sweden at each of the last three IIHF World Championships (2023-25), another opportunity to battle some of the best hockey players in the world will be an experience like no other.

“It’s always an honor to represent your country,” Raymond said. “I’m really excited.”

The third current or former Griffin to be named to a 2026 Olympic roster so far, Tralmaks said he’s truly honored to be “part of something bigger than yourself.” Detroit signed the 28-year-old to a one-year, two-way contract last March.

“The Olympics are special, but especially this year with all of the NHL guys involved I can’t wait,” Tralmaks said. “I’ve been waiting for this moment, but there’s still a month to go. I have more time to prepare, get confidence and we’ll see how it goes. It’s going to be a surreal experience for sure.”

Indeed, with plenty of regular-season games left before the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6, which also marks the start of the NHL’s Olympic Break, Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan said staying focused on the task at hand over these next few weeks will be critical for everyone.

“We have to manage it properly and making sure we’re getting better in a lot of different ways, whether that’s practice, video, meetings, accountability, team spirit," McLellan said. "All that type of stuff.”