Calgary Flames rising star Dustin Wolf was a unanimous selection to the NHL’s all-rookie team for 2024-25.
While that comes as no surprise after Wolf was runner-up for the Calder Trophy, it still speaks volumes that each and every one of the voters had him listed as the best freshman goaltender this season. The stats certainly back that up — he led all newbie netminders in starts (53), wins (29), shutouts (3) and total saves (1,549).
It was revealed Thursday evening that Wolf also earned some love for two other major honours. The 24-year-old received one third-place vote for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie and one fourth-place mention for the Hart Trophy as league MVP. Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets won both.
Wolf is the first Flames player since Johnny Gaudreau in 2014-15 to score a spot on the all-rookie squad. Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson and San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini were also unanimous selections, while Matvei Michkov (Philadelphia Flyers), Cutter Gauthier (Anaheim Ducks) and Denton Mateychuk (Columbus Blue Jackets) rounded out the list.