There was always the belief amongst Calgary Flames fans that Dustin Wolf would turn into a star goaltender. Few, however, expected him to be so dominant so early in his NHL career.

With the Flames on the penalty kill with about eight minutes remaining, Wolf came up clutch with a pair of denials in a three-second span. Even as JJ Peterka’s sharp-angle attempt rattled off his mask, he was unfazed — and exactly where he needed to be — to road-block Alex Tuch’s crack at the rebound.

Wolf's play has helped the Flames surpass expectations and put him in serious consideration for the Calder Trophy.

Calgary Flames freshman netminder Dustin Wolf has been key to his team’s surprising success this season, earning a place in the ‘best rookie’ conversation.

The impact several rookies are making on the NHL is one of the major storylines of the 2024-25 season. Each week, NHL.com will examine topics related to this season's class in the Rookie Watch. This week, to mark the midway point of the season, NHL.com presents the Rookie All-Star Team:

Before the 2024-25 season began, there was concern among Calgary Flames fans as to how their goaltending would fare. While it was widely assumed the young and upcoming Dustin Wolf would earn a spot on the team,

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Dustin Wolf made 38 saves as the Calgary Flames ended the host Winnipeg Jets' five-game point streak with a 3-1 win on Saturday night.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) saves a shot as Winnipeg Jets’ Mark Scheifele (55) rushes the ...

Solid display Thursday

(Ironically, LaBarbera is currently Wolf’s goaltending coach in Calgary.) Regardless of the outcome, one thing is for sure: the sky is the limit for Dustin Wolf. The NHL is unveiling the first ...

The Calgary Flames (24-178-7) remain home for a Thursday night matchup with the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6). Tonight is the second meeting between the two clubs, with the last one serving as a pivotal moment in the Flames' season.