The Calgary Flames sit in the standings muck, but their goaltenders perform far better than the record suggests, with breakdowns in front leaving Dustin Wolf and the crew hanging out to dry. They now juggle five NHL-contracted netminders after swapping out Dan Vladar for Ivan Prosvetov, forcing tough calls on who backs up the Calder runner-up who almost snagged Hart and Vezina nods last year.

The Toronto Maple Leafs stare down a goalie logjam as Dennis Hildeby surges into the NHL picture amid injuries to Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, prompting front offices to whisper about shaking things up before the deadline. Philadelphia eyes Stolarz as a stabilizing force in their creaky net, where Dan Vladar carries too much load and Samuel Ersson falters badly.

Marco Sturm and the Bruins dig into fixes for their glaring issue as the stretch run demands answers. Coaching staff preaches fundamentals to shore up that weakness that's plagued them all season. With playoffs on the horizon, getting this right separates contenders from also-rans in a brutal Atlantic Division.

Dan Vladar's minimal ice time with his Olympic squad turns into a sneaky win for the Flyers' goaltending picture. Philly brass breathes easier knowing their backup stays fresh amid the tournament grind in Italy. This breather positions him perfectly for the NHL return, where depth in net means everything down the stretch.

The Flyers bring up Carson Bjarnason from the Phantoms to shore up their crease while Dan Vladar wraps up Olympic duties. Bjarnason, the kid who's been bouncing back like a pro after his first pro pull, steps into a Philly net that's seen more drama than a soap opera this season. Front office loves his resilience, but this recall tests if the young gun can handle NHL pressure without the AHL safety net.

Detroit Red Wings celebrate a savvy acquisition from Los Angeles, hailed as Steve Yzerman’s latest front-office masterstroke. The deal pays immediate dividends, fortifying a lineup pushing for playoffs. Motown insiders buzz about how this coup repositions the Wings in a crowded Atlantic.