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Dan Vladar was an effective complement to Dustin Wolf for the Flames in 2024-25

The Calgary Flames entered the 2024-25 season with a couple question marks in net, which basically boiled down to one big question: could Dan Vladar or Dustin Wolf grab hold of the starting job in the wake of Jacob Markstrom’s departure.

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Flames sophomore Matt Coronato took a step forward in 2024-25

As disappointing as the Calgary Flames’ 2024-25 season ending was, there were plenty of bright spots. Netminder Dustin Wolf essentially dragged the Flames to the precipice of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2021-22, but the emergence of other young players helped the Flames make the push..

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 24

Carter Bear is a potential top 10 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft who could drop after a major injury

The Calgary Flames have drafted a couple of players from the Everett Silvertips the past few seasons. In the seventh round of the 2019 draft, they drafted their franchise netminder, Dustin Wolf.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 21

Could the Flames run back the same goaltending tandem in 2025-26?

In 2021-22, Calgary Flames netminder Jacob Markstrom was the runner-up for the Vezina Trophy as the National Hockey League’s top goaltender. Two years

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

End-of-year updates for Calgary Flames

Despite not making the postseason, the Calgary Flames had a promising year.

Nazem Kadri, Flames topple playoff-bound Kings

Flames’ Rasmus Andersson played final 12 games of season with broken fibula

Craig Conroy built the Flames to finish in the mushy middle this season

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Top 10 NHL-affiliated goaltending prospects in 2024-25

For close to half a decade, we were talking about Dustin Wolf being one of the best goaltending prospects in the world. Now, he’s got a strong case to win the Calder Trophy in his first full year with the Calgary Flames – although Lane Hutson might have something to say about that.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 6

Underdog Flames earn crucial point despite bittersweet ending against Golden Knights

For the majority of the Calgary Flames’ game with the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at the Saddledome, they had a handful of players that were absolutely dialed-in.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

More playoff appearances next five years: Flames or Canucks?

With the St. Louis Blues surging and the Minnesota Wild maintaining their spot in the Western Conference Wild Card race, it looks like the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks will fail to qualify for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 3

The 2024-25 Flames are a historical anomaly, regardless of where they end up

The Calgary Flames have defied the odds at every turn this season, from playing meaningful games in April when they were projected to be out of the race much sooner, to remaining a middle-of-the-pack team despite their well-documented struggle to generate offence.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Who would you rather have: Canadiens’ Lane Hutson or Flames’ Dustin Wolf?

The race for the Calder Trophy has been one of the most exciting aspects of the 2024-25 NHL season. On Friday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Frank Seravalli

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 27

Are the Flames destined to miss out on the playoffs and a top 10 pick?

Games are running out, and there is less and less time for movement in the standings. With just 12 games remaining, a Flames fan’s worst fear may be starting to manifest: finishing the season both outside of a playoff spot and outside of a top-10 draft pick.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

How the Flames have remained in the playoff hunt

Credit rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf for a chunk of the Calgary Flames‘ success this season. Through 42 appearances, Wolf has found the win column 23 times coupled with a .911 save percentage, a performance that has kept the Flames in the thick of the playoff race in the Western Conference.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 24

Top 6 Flames Not Named Wolf Who Are Key to Making Playoffs

Against all odds, the Calgary Flames remain in the hunt for a playoff spot with less than month remaining in the regular season. They’ve played some great hockey as of late and are currently riding a three-game winning streak, though it hasn’t helped them gain any ground on the St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 22

Flames Can Learn From Islanders When Handling Dustin Wolf

The Calgary Flames wrap up their New York road trip looking to sweep the three games. They defeated the New York Rangers on March 18 with a 2-1 final and then rallied to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on March 20.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

How Dustin Wolf’s confident, competitive nature put him in the Calder race – and the Flames in the playoff race

“It comes from within.” During a phone call with Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf last week, that phrase came up multiple times. Whether it was describing

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 18

Is 'poor man's Sidney Crosby' best choice for NHL Rookie of Year?

By the final stretch of the NHL season, candidates for year-end awards typically are in sharp focus. But like the uncertainty of who should win the Hart Trophy, the annual award for league MVP, the voting for the Calder Trophy could play out several ways.

NHL power rankings: No. 1 Jets hold steady, but who's soaring behind them?

Why was Flames netminder Dustin Wolf pulled after the second period in Toronto?

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 18

Why was Flames netminder Dustin Wolf pulled after the second period in Toronto?

Monday night’s game between the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs was Dustin Wolf’s 57th National Hockey League start. For the first time, Wolf did not finish the game.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Flames’ Dustin Wolf should be separating from Calder Trophy pack

The 2025 Calder Trophy race is living up to every bit of the excitement it’s built up over the last few years.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / March 8

Flames rookie GK Dustin Wolf posts another shutout

Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf recorded his third shutout of the season and his career while backstopping the host Calgary Flames to a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

Can Dustin Wolf Win the Calder Trophy?

Earlier this year, Andrew Raycroft, the winner of the 2004 Calder Trophy, joined the FAN Hockey Show to discuss the possibility that Dustin Wolf had a chance of winning the Calder Trophy.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Flames’ Dustin Wolf Showing Clear Signs of Fatigue

The Calgary Flames enter the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament three points outside the playoff picture. It’s disappointing, given how well they were playing heading into February, but a recent skid has them behind the Vancouver Canucks.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Calgary Flames’ Dustin Wolf Should Be in Hart Trophy Discussion

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.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / January 22

Dustin Wolf, Flames seek to continue success against Sabres

For several years, Dustin Wolf had been talked about as the goalie of the future for the Calgary Flames. The future is now. The 23-year-old has been stellar in his first full NHL season, going 16-7-2 with two shutouts, a 2.50 goals-against average and .917 save percentage in 25 games.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

Rising Star: Dustin Wolf Emerging as a Calder Trophy Contender

Dustin Wolf has had a phenomenal season. The rookie goaltender has been the best player on the Calgary Flames and is the sole reason they are in a playoff spot.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Flames Goalie Dustin Wolf Reflects on Strong Start to Season

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf recently spoke with Ryan Leslie of Sportsnet about the team’s strong start to the season. The surprising Flames have won their first four games.