It’s been 15 years since a goalie last won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s rookie of the year, but Dustin Wolf’s strong start has him on track to garner consideration for the honour.

Wolf, a 23-year-old seventh-round pick from the 2019 draft, has started nine games for the Calgary Flames so far this season, and is near the top of the goaltending leaderboard in several categories.

Among the 47 goalies who have played at least 300 five-on-five minutes, he’s tied for first in save percentage (.955), third in high-danger save percentage (.884), and second in goals saved above expected (9.59).

The soft-spoken Wolf, who picked up his first career shutout on Friday in a 2-0 win over the Nashville Predators, said he’s flattered by the increased attention but isn’t focused on the award.

“It doesn’t really matter,” he said on Monday. “My job is to help our team get wins [and] help our team go to the playoffs. If that sort of extra stuff comes along with it, then great.”

Calgary head coach Ryan Huska has a similar approach, preaching patience.

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