Calgary Flames rookie Wolf didn't win Calder Trophy but here's how many first-place votes he got

An incredible rookie season from Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf wasn’t enough to see him capture the Calder Trophy.

Wolf served as the Flames’ starting goalie this past season, particularly in the latter half of the 2024-25 campaign. The 23-year-old’s 2.64 GAA and .910 SV% along with a 29-16-8 record kept the Flames in the playoff hunt right until the end, and had many thinking he was deserving of the Calder.

Instead, Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson captured the Trophy, finishing with a whopping 165 first-place votes. It’s certainly deserving, as the 21-year-old had 66 points in 82 games this season.

Though Wolf didn’t come out on top as Flames fans had hoped, he still received plenty of respect from voters, finishing second of the three finalists. He had 15 first-place and 96 second-place votes.

Coming in third was San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, who had an impressive rookie season himself, scoring 25 goals and 63 points in 70 games. He received 11 first-place votes.

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Interestingly enough, Wolf received 17 fourth-place votes, while one writer had him fifth on their respective ballot. That seems questionable, at best, given just how crucial the rookie netminder was towards the Flames’ success in 2024-25.

Though ending his rookie season with the Calder would have been icing on the cake for Wolf, finishing second for the award proves just how good he was this past season. The young goalie was everything as advertised after having lit up the AHL for the three seasons prior.

Wolf has cemented himself as the number-one goalie in Calgary for the foreseeable future, with many believing he is a budding superstar between the pipes. He is headed into the final year of his contract in 2025-26, meaning he is eligible to sign an extension with the Flames beginning on July 1.

Whether the two sides opt for a long-term deal — or perhaps more of a bridge-style contract — remains to be seen.

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