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:

When was the last time a goaltender won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie? No, it wasn’t Connor Hellebuyck. It wasn’t Igor Shesterkin, either.

Having swapped his goalie mask for a cowboy hat at the Calgary Flames’ annual fundraising poker tournament, and in the sort of relaxed frame of mind that is much easier to achieve when you’re not being pelted with 90 mile-per-hour slap-shots,

Wolf stopped 21 shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Wild. The Flames took a 4-1 lead midway through the third period, but Wolf has to weather a furious comeback attempt by the home squad, facing 13 shots in the final frame alone.

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.

Guarding goal Saturday

Dustin Wolf made 38 saves, Blake Coleman had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Saturday night

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.

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,

Andrei Kuzmenko had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames used their power play to beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4.

Dustin Wolf agreed the Calgary Flames faced a big test against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. They passed with flying colours. Wolf made a season-high 38 saves and Blake Coleman scored once and ...