Cooley competes for Calgary's backup role behind Wolf; on a one-way deal and exposed to waivers with teams showing interest.

Cooley trails Wolf as a challenger for the backup role; his late-season decline leaves him in a precarious position to win the job in camp.

<p>Cooley is the early favorite for the backup role, stepping into a larger role with Vladar gone and Wolf under a long-term deal.</p><p>His preseason performance will be a key indicator of Calgary’s ability to handle a heavy road schedule and back-to-back games without sacrificing the starter’s health.</p>

Devin Cooley has been recalled on an emergency basis to fill in for Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar, who is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Devin Cooley made nine saves in relief during the game against Vancouver, contributing to Calgary's victory. His performance came after Dan Vladar stopped 17 of 19 shots in 40 minutes of action, showcasing the Flames' solid goaltending depth as they continue their strong pre-season run.