Dustin Wolf, a promising young goalie for the Calgary Flames, is under scrutiny as he aims to become the first netminder in over a decade to win the Calder Trophy. The last goalie to achieve this was Steve Mason in the 2008-09 season.

Historically, the Calder has favored forwards, with only 16 goalies winning since its inception. The evolving landscape of goaltending and the increased competition from high-profile forwards present challenges for rookie goalies like Wolf.

Wolf's impressive start to the season has raised expectations, but he faces stiff competition from other rookie goaltenders and the historical precedent that makes winning the Calder a daunting task.