Calgary locks in Dustin Wolf for seven years at 7.5M AAV, effective 2026-27, solidifying him as the Flames’ long-term starter after the Markström era began with a 2024 trade. Wolf posted a 29-16-8 mark in 53 games with a .910 save% and 2.64 GAA, fueling the faith in a high-ceiling, low-risk goalie future in Calgary.

Wolf’s rise comes as Lane Hutson edged him for Calder Trophy victory, underscoring a rookie-class backdrop that shapes fantasy expectations. The extension also nods to Wolf’s 2019 draft pedigree and the growth arc from underrated prospect to franchise centerpiece.