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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Future NHL stars: Ranking top 10 goaltenders under age 25, including Dustin Wolf and Spencer Knight
NHL's top young goalies set to own the net (Image via: Getty Images) As NHL Young Stars Week shines a spotlight on the future of the league, goaltending prospects are stealing the headlines. With speed, skill, and mental fortitude, a new wave of under-25 goalies is ready to take over the crease. These young netminders are already making an impact or are on the verge of doing so. Why NHL teams are betting big on young goaltenders Goaltending remains one of the hardest positions to project, but the NHL's next generation is full of talent, with several players already cracking NHL lineups and others dominating the AHL and college ranks. With tighter salary caps and the need for long-term solutions, teams are banking on these young, affordable goalies to be game-changers. — NHLdotcom (@NHLdotcom) Top under-25 NHL goalies to watch in 2025 Dustin Wolf (Calgary Flames) leads the list thanks to a standout rookie season. Drafted 214th overall in 2019, Wolf defied the odds with elite AHL numbers and a solid 29-16-8 NHL debut. His .910 save percentage and ability to read the play make him one of the most exciting young goalies in hockey. Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks) brings the most NHL experience. After a reset year and a trade to Chicago, the 24-year-old is set to battle for a starting role. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo His size, positioning, and calm demeanor give him long-term No. 1 potential. Yaroslav Askarov (San Jose Sharks) was once considered the top goalie prospect in the world. Now with San Jose after being blocked in Nashville, the 23-year-old athletic Russian has a golden opportunity to prove his NHL worth. Leevi Merilainen (Ottawa Senators) and Jacob Fowler (Montreal Canadiens) are quickly rising. Merilainen impressed in both the NHL and AHL last season, while Fowler's .940 save percentage at Boston College and strong AHL debut suggest he could fast-track to the big league. Trey Augustine (Detroit Red Wings), Jet Greaves (Columbus Blue Jackets), and Devon Levi (Buffalo Sabres) add further depth to the list. Augustine has international pedigree, Greaves is an undrafted success story, and Levi's quick reflexes and smarts continue to turn heads. Jesper Wallstedt (Minnesota Wild) and Joel Blomqvist (Pittsburgh Penguins) round out the top 10, both looking to break through on struggling rosters. Also Read: Brad Marchand trade to Florida Panthers leads to Stanley Cup win and emotional return to Boston Bruins The future of NHL goaltending belongs to these under-25 standouts These under-25 goalies represent the NHL's future in net—faster, smarter, and more prepared than ever. With names like Dustin Wolf and Spencer Knight leading the charge, this new wave of talent is already making its mark on NHL rosters. Keep an eye on these rising stars as they battle for starting roles and shape the league's next era of elite goaltending. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Music icon Shania Twain on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf: ‘He's the cutest!'
One of Shania Twain's famous lyrics is, 'That don't impress me much.' In a post on social media site X on Monday, Twain was singing a much different tune about Calgary Flames rising-star goaltender Dustin Wolf. A person shared a photo of Wolf at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races in a 'Let's Go Girls' shirt, a reference to a line from another of Twain's chart-topping hits, and the Canadian country-music icon replied: 'He's the cutest!' She even added a heart-eyes emoji. Not surprisingly, that post is racking up likes online. Among the replies, one fan wrote: 'A freakin' great goalie as well!!! #Flames' Wolf was the runner-up this past season for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year and nearly backstopped the Flames to a surprise playoff berth. The 24-year-old netminder has been hanging around the city for most of the off-season and seemingly was swept up in the excitement of the Calgary Stampede, spotted at both the rodeo and chuckwagon races. Twain was the Stampede parade marshal this year, something that the 59-year-old from Timmins, Ont., described as 'a dream of mine for a very long time.' She also played a concert last Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome, where Wolf shines in the goal crease through the winter months.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dustin Wolf gets shoutout from Shania Twain after Calgary Stampede appearance
Photo credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf is earning more than just praise on the ice, he's now getting attention from country music royalty. After a fan posted a photo of Wolf at the Calgary Stampede wearing a shirt with the iconic phrase 'Let's Go Girls,' global superstar Shania Twain took notice. Her playful reaction on social media has gone viral, adding to Wolf's rising popularity in Calgary and beyond. Shania Twain calls Calgary Flames' Dustin Wolf 'the cutest' Country-pop legend Shania Twain gave Dustin Wolf a heartwarming shoutout on social media after spotting a photo of the goalie enjoying the Calgary Stampede. In the photo, Wolf was seen wearing a 'Let's Go Girls' T-shirt, a nod to Twain's hit single 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman' , while attending the chuckwagon races. Twain, who served as this year's Calgary Stampede parade marshal, replied to the post with: 'He's the cutest!' , adding a heart-eyes emoji. The post quickly gained traction online, with fans chiming in to praise both Wolf's fashion choice and his on-ice performance. One fan commented, 'The most athletic non-athletic looking person that exists,' capturing the internet's growing affection for Wolf's laid-back personality and surprising athletic dominance between the pipes. Dustin Wolf's off-season presence in Calgary draws more attention The 24-year-old netminder has stayed in Calgary for most of the off-season and has been spotted at several Stampede events, including the rodeo and chuckwagon races. His local appearances have helped endear him further to Flames fans, who already admire his breakout NHL season. Wolf finished the 2024–25 season as the runner-up for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL's rookie of the year. He played 53 games, posted a .910 save percentage, and helped the Flames remain in playoff contention until the final weeks of the season. His performances earned him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team. Twain and Wolf headline a uniquely Calgary moment Shania Twain, a Canadian music icon, also performed at the Scotiabank Saddledome during the Stampede, sharing the same stage, metaphorically, where Wolf shines during hockey season. Her public appreciation of Wolf adds a fun, cultural layer to what was already a successful year for the Flames' young star. With fans and celebrities alike taking notice, Dustin Wolf's star continues to rise, in Calgary and across the NHL. Also Read: Joe Thornton officially joins San Jose Sharks as Player Development Coach Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
National Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
Shania Twain on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf: ‘He's the cutest!'
Article content In a post on social-media site X on Monday, Twain was singing a much different tune about Calgary Flames rising-star goaltender Dustin Wolf. Article content Article content A person shared a photo of Wolf at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races in a 'Let's Go Girls' shirt, the title of another of Twain's chart-topping hits, and the Canadian country-music icon replied: 'He's the cutest!' She even added a heart-eyes emoji. Article content He's the cutest! 😍 — Shania Twain 💎💎💎 (@ShaniaTwain) July 14, 2025 Article content Not surprisingly, that post is racking up likes online. Article content Among the many replies, one fan wrote: 'A freakin' great goalie as well!!! #Flames' Article content Wolf was the runner-up this past season for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year and nearly backstopped the Flames to a surprise playoff berth. Article content The 24-year-old netminder has been hanging around the city for most of the off-season and seemingly was swept up in the excitement of the Calgary Stampede, spotted at both the rodeo and chuckwagon races. Article content Awooo to YAHOO! Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf joined Saddle Bronc Rider Ben Andersen for a little fit check before today's rodeo. We may be partial, but we think Wolfie could spend his summers in the arena and his winters on the ice! 🏒🤠 @NHLFlames @dwolf2332 — Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) July 12, 2025
Edmonton Journal
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Flames add Russian goaltender to backup Dustin Wolf
Article content The Calgary Flames will have a new backup in net next season after Vladar inked a deal with the Philadelphia Flyers that will pay him US$3.35-million annually. Shortly after that was made official, the Flames got Russian shot-stopper Prosvetov to put pen-to-paper. He'll compete with Devin Cooley during training camp for the right to be Dustin Wolf's backup. '(Vladar) wants to be a starter,' Flames GM Craig Conroy explained. 'He feels like Dustin Wolf came in and kind of stole that spot. He did a great job, Dustin, and Dan did a great job for us but I think he felt there was more opportunity out there and obviously Philly was a spot that was right for him.'
