FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Which goaltenders could Calgary target in 2025 NHL Draft?

Edmonton Journal

2 days ago

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The Calgary Flames are counting on Calder Trophy finalist Dustin Wolf to be their workhorse starter for years to come.
And while it alleviates some of the pressure, that doesn't mean that the Flames will stop searching for future puck-stopping stars.
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This season: 1.75 goals-against average, .942 save percentage in 37 games with Krasnaya Armiya Moscow in Russia's junior league
Measurements: 6-foot, 207 pounds
The skinny: The Flames have drafted a Russian netminder in three of the past four years and, as that country continues to pump out many of the most promising between-the-pipes prospects, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them go that route again. While Arsenii Sergeev (2021), Yegor Yegorov (2023) and Kirill Zarubin (2024) were a bit under the radar, Andreyanov comes highly touted. In NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for 2025, he is listed as the top international goalie. Andreyanov has high-end athleticism, plays an aggressive style and posted an eye-popping stat-line this season in the MHL. If the Flames want him, he might have to be a second-round swing.
Louis-Antoine Denault
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This season: 3.13 goals-against average, .902 save percentage in 41 games with QMJHL's Quebec Remparts
Measurements: 6-foot-8, 206 pounds
The skinny: At 6-foot-8, Denault can look eye-to-eye with Flames skyscraper Adam Klapka. This former basketball player isn't being billed as a slam-dunk, but his measurements immediately make him one of the most intriguing dudes in this draft class. In fact, if he can complete the climb, he'd be the tallest netminder to ever appear in an NHL game. He and Wolf would certainly be a unique combo. While Denault covers a lot of cage, he prides himself on his ability to read and track the play, so he's not a guy who is only good at being in the way.
Mans Goos
Hometown: Vasteras, Sweden
This season: 3.16 goals-against average, .893 save percentage in 24 games with Farjestad in Sweden's junior league
Measurements: 6-foot-5, 190 pounds
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The skinny: The crowd in Vancouver loved to shout 'Luuuu!' and fans in Edmonton are still screaming 'Stuuuu!' Perhaps, Scotia Place in Calgary could someday echo with cries of 'Goooos!' This prospect offers a blend of size and raw athleticism, although he didn't get an opportunity to showcase his skills at the World Under-18 Championship, where he was instead cast as the backup with the Swedes figuring Love Harenstam — another great handle — was their best option. If the Flames do select Goos, current captain Mikael Backlund would approve. They hail from the same hometown.
Three more, rapid fire …
Alexei Medvedev, London Knights (OHL) — It has been a busy spring for Medvedev. The Russian celebrated both an OHL championship and Memorial Cup title with the London Knights — he didn't get a ton of TV time because he was the second-stringer through the playoffs — and then was one of five netminders invited to the draft combine. He had solid regular-season numbers, including a 2.79 goals-against average and .912 save percentage, and already has three winters of experience on the North American-sized ice.
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Jack Ivankovic, Brampton Steelheads (OHL) — Ivankovic was between the pipes for Canada's golden group at the World Under-18s and while he had plenty of offensive support, he definitely did his part with a stingy 1.05 goals-against average and sparkling .961 save percentage. Ivankovic is under-sized at 5-foot-11 and 178 pounds but other teams should have learned their lesson after letting Wolf slip to the seventh round in 2019. This kid will continue his development at the University of Michigan.
Michal Pradel, Tri City Storm (USHL) — Pradel was another standout at the World Under-18s and his stats with Team Slovakia — including a 2.46 goals-against average, .914 save percentage and a pair of shutouts — are arguably even more impressive because he wasn't behind a stacked squad. He dazzled scouts with 34 saves in a 1-0 shootout victory over Finland. At 6-foot-4 and with a reputation as a guy who can steal games, he's been rising up the rankings.
And don't forget about the backstop in your own backyard …
Anders Miller, Calgary Hitmen (WHL) — It's not a sure-thing that Miller will be drafted, but the staff at the Saddledome should have a good gauge on his potential. In 22 regular-season appearances with the Hitmen, he posted a 13-4-2 record with a 2.34 goals-against average and .909 save percentage. Miller, who is originally from Alaska, also made 10 playoff starts for the local WHL squad. He could be a late-round target.
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