Connor Hellebuyck powered Winnipeg to the Presidents’ Trophy with a Hart- and Vezina-winning season, posting 47-12-3, .925 SV% and 2.00 GAA. He carried the Jets deep into the playoffs, including two shutouts against Dallas, before a seven-game tilt with St. Louis underscored the climb ahead. Postseason numbers highlighted blemishes, but his big-picture focus remains on consistency and the crease foundation he’s built.

With Jonathan Toews adding veteran heft, Winnipeg eyes another Cup run. The offseason context includes Linus Ullmark in Ottawa and Dustin Wolf in Calgary, framing a league-wide backdrop as Hellebuyck and the Jets pursue continued elite play and a deeper playoff push.

Calgary locked in its young core while leaving room to upgrade. Wolf, Coronato, and Zary signed seven- and three-year deals, creating a solid foundation with about 11.6M in cap space now and potential for a sizeable haul at the trade deadline. Kadri remains, keeping veteran presence without burning flexibility. The plan, per Calgary radio chatter, is patient growth and selective additions rather than a July sprint, all while pursuing a playoff push with a new rink on the horizon.

GM Conroy’s methodical approach centers on development and draft assets, aiming to keep the Flames competitive without compromising long-term flexibility. Last year’s 96-point finish showed overachievement without clinching a playoff spot, so the team stays aggressive enough to move if the start clicks, but prudent enough to wait for ideal fits heading toward the deadline.

Dustin Wolf signed a seven-year, $52.5M extension with the Flames, locking in Calgary’s goalie of the future. Wolf posted a 29-16-8 rookie year with a .910 SV% and 2.64 GAA, finishing as Calder Trophy runner-up and helping Calgary push toward the playoffs. The deal starts in 2026-27 and runs through 2032-33, signaling trust in Wolf as the franchise’s long-term netminder and a potential dynasty staple for fantasy rosters.

Calgary’s commitment unfolds behind a veteran lineup, with Wolf eyed as the eventual starter as he matures. For fantasy players, Wolf represents a high-ceiling, low-early-risk bet if he ascends to full-time duties, offering a premium if he solidifies the crease and handles a growing workload in a team built to win now and develop the youngster.

Rasmus Andersson dispels rumors of signing with a single team, stressing he won’t handcuff his camp and that last season’s struggles make a quick extension unlikely. Calgary rewarded Dustin Wolf with a long-term deal, signaling confidence in the Flames’ goaltending pipeline. The piece connects Kyle Palmieri as a strong comparator for Anders Lee, then maps a wave of Islanders-UFA drama (Pageau, Shabanov, Gatcomb, Rittich) with Leafs and Penguins chatter shaping the market.