FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Which goaltenders could Calgary target in 2025 NHL Draft?
The Calgary Flames are counting on Calder Trophy finalist Dustin Wolf to be their workhorse starter for years to come.
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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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Which masked men could be on their watch-list ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft? Here are a few potential targets:
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Measurements: 6-foot, 207 pounds
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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.
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Hometown: Quebec City
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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.
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