The trade came a day after Vanecek was held off San Jose's lineup for trade-related reasons when he was scheduled to make a start against the Buffalo Sabres. Alexander Georgiev was forced to make starts on back-to-back knights and helped San Jose defeat Buffalo 6-2.

With Vanecek in Florida, the Sharks recalled goalie Georgi Romanov from the Barracuda to back up Georgiev. Romanov will join the team in Denver as the Sharks get ready to play the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday to end a season-long seven-game road trip.

The Florida Panthers made a splash before the NHL trade deadline, acquiring Brad Marchand and Seth Jones. Here's where they stand as the playoffs approach.