Is there a contract extension in the works for Dustin Wolf with the Calgary Flames?
Let’s hope so.
Wes Gilbertson (Postmedia) recently tweeted this quote from a Q&A with the Flames goaltender, hinting at that process getting underway.
“They’re working, that’s about all I can really tell you. There’s talks, but nothing really confirmed yet,” explained Wolf.
“I’d love to stay here and I think they want me to stay here, as well. So as soon as something comes to fruition where both of us like where we’re at, I’m sure it won’t be long after that point where pen will be to paper.”
Wolf’s rookie season couldn’t have made a stronger statement. In 53 starts, the 24-year-old posted a 29–16–8 record, a 2.64 goals-against average, a .910 save percentage, and three shutouts. That effort earned him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team and a finalist nod for the Calder Trophy, where he finished second to Montreal Canadiens blueliner, Lane Hutson.
Why He’s Invaluable
Dependable Rookie Performance – Delivering this level of consistency as a first-year NHL starter is rare—especially for a seventh-round draft pick.
Game-Changing Clutch Factor – His timely saves and shutout performances kept Calgary in tight games and in the playoff mix.
Youthful Upside – At just 24, he offers both immediate impact and long-term stability in net.
Contract Comparable
Wolf is in the final stretch of his two-year, $1.7 million deal with an $850,000 annual cap hit—a bargain for a starter of his caliber. Comparable; Anaheim’s Lukas Dostal, signed a five-year contract worth $32.5 million (about $6.5 million annually).
Given Wolf’s age, performance, and projected growth, a deal in the $6–7 million per year range over multiple seasons would align with the market and secure Calgary’s goaltending future.
I guess we’ll wait and see.