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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canadiens: Fowler Makes NHL.com's Top 10 Goaltenders Under 25 Ranking
Yesterday, we reported that Montreal Canadiens' sniper Cole Caufield had made top 10 under-25 forwards ranking, and today, it's Jacob Fowler's turn to make the Top 10 under-25 goaltenders ranking. We've been saying for years that the future was bright in Montreal, and it looks like, slowly but surely, the future is arriving. Just like Caufield, Fowler is ranked fifth in the list behind Calder Trophy finalist and Calgary Flames netminder Dustin Wolf, Chicago Blackhawks' Spencer Knight (who was drafted two spots before Caufield at the 2019 draft), San Jose Sharks' Yaroslav Askarov, and Ottawa Senators' Leevi Merilainen. Interestingly, Jakub Dobes, who's under 25 as well and has better stats than a lot of goaltenders on the list, was ignored. Fowler is one of only two goaltenders, alongside Trey Augustine, to make the list without having played a single game in the NHL. The latter hasn't even signed his ELC with the Detroit Red Wings yet and will be heading back to the NCAA with Michigan State University for a fourth year, meaning the Wings will have to be patient and wait for their second-round pick at the 2023 draft to be done with school before he suits up for them. Given Fowler's non-existent NHL stats, his NCAA career, and his limited experience in the AHL sealed the deal. He finished his season with Boston College with a 25-7-2 record, a 1.63 goals-against average, and a .940 save percentage. The masked man also posted seven shutouts, up from three in his rookie year. The youngster also showed a bit of a mean streak, hitting an opponent who got a bit too close to his liking with his blocker, which earned him an ejection and a one-game suspension. After signing his contract, the 20-year-old appeared in three regular-season games with the Laval Rocket, going 2-1-0 with a 2.32 GAA and .914 SV. He also played eight games in the postseason, going 3-3 with a 2.48 GAA and a .902 save percentage. It will be interesting to see what he can do in his first full year of professional hockey, which he is highly likely to spend with the Rocket as the number one netminder. The question now becomes how the Canadiens do in top 10 under-25 defenseman ranking. I have a slight suspicion that a certain Lane Hutson will find his way there and that he'll be higher than fifth. Could another one make it? I expect we'll find out in the next few hours or days… Photo credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Canadiens stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News, never to miss a story. Follow Karine on X @KarineHains Bluesky @ and Threads @karinehains. Bookmark The Hockey News Canadiens' page for all the news and happenings around the Canadiens. Join the discussion by signing up to the Canadiens' roundtable on The Hockey News.
NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NHL schedule release: What to watch for next season, from Matthew Schaefer to more Alex Ovechkin
The NHL released its 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday, 1,312 games set to be played from Oct. 7-April 16 before the chase for the Stanley Cup. Soon, there will be 1,344, with each of the league's 32 teams playing 84 games starting in 2026-27. But until that happens, here's a look at some of the best hockey has to offer next season: Schaefer's debut? No. 1 draft pick Matthew Schaefer is no sure bet to make the New York Islanders out of training camp. If he does, Schaefer would be in line to make his NHL debut on Oct. 9 in Pittsburgh against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Crosby, 38, is entering his 21st season. Schaefer turns 18 just a little over a month before opening night. Schaefer would be the second top pick in three years to start his pro career against Crosby on the road. Chicago's Connor Bedard also did so in 2023 on the way to winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. Full slates The back-to-back defending champion Florida Panthers are set to raise their second consecutive Stanley Cup banner as part of an opening night tripleheader on Oct. 7, and it will not take long for fans to see way more games on the same day. There are 16, with every team in action, for the first time this season on Saturday, Oct. 11. That happens again on Tuesday, Oct. 28 with game times staggered from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. EDT. Each of the three final Saturdays of the season features 15 games. Special events The Penguins and Nashville Predators face off in a pair of games in Stockholm on Nov. 14 and 16. The New York Rangers visit the Boston Bruins in the 'Thanksgiving Showdown' on Black Friday, Nov. 28. The first Winter Classic in Florida takes place Jan. 2 when the Panthers host the Rangers at the Miami Marlins' ballpark with a retractable roof. A surefire open-air game across the Sunshine State comes roughly a month later when the Tampa Bay Lightning play Boston in the Stadium Series at the home of the NFL's Buccaneers. The Islanders' UBS Arena is expected to hold a pre-Olympic sendoff event when the season pauses Feb. 6 for players to participate in the Milan Games. The event is in lieu of All-Star festivities, which are being rethought for future years after the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in February. Milestones in reach Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from 900 after breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record in April. Whatever number Ovechkin finishes at — he turns 40 in September and this is the final year of his contract with the Washington Capitals — will become the new 894 that seemed unapproachable until the successful 'GR8 Chase.' Ovechkin has not closed the door on playing beyond his 21st season, but if this is it, game 81 is against Crosby in Washington. The finale is at Columbus against the Blue Jackets, against whom Ovechkin debuted in 2005. Crosby is 13 points away from becoming the ninth player in league history with 1,700. Ovechkin would be the 10th if he records 77. Three-time MVP Connor McDavid, coming off another Edmonton loss in the final to Florida, is far and away the leading scorer since entering the league in 2015. He's 18 points away from 1,100, while longtime Oilers teammate Leon Draisaitl needs 53 to get to 1,000.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Music icon Shania Twain on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf: ‘He's the cutest!'
One of Shania Twain's famous lyrics is, 'That don't impress me much.' In a post on social media site X on Monday, Twain was singing a much different tune about Calgary Flames rising-star goaltender Dustin Wolf. A person shared a photo of Wolf at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races in a 'Let's Go Girls' shirt, a reference to a line from another of Twain's chart-topping hits, and the Canadian country-music icon replied: 'He's the cutest!' She even added a heart-eyes emoji. Not surprisingly, that post is racking up likes online. Among the replies, one fan wrote: 'A freakin' great goalie as well!!! #Flames' Wolf was the runner-up this past season for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year and nearly backstopped the Flames to a surprise playoff berth. The 24-year-old netminder has been hanging around the city for most of the off-season and seemingly was swept up in the excitement of the Calgary Stampede, spotted at both the rodeo and chuckwagon races. Twain was the Stampede parade marshal this year, something that the 59-year-old from Timmins, Ont., described as 'a dream of mine for a very long time.' She also played a concert last Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome, where Wolf shines in the goal crease through the winter months.
Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
Shania Twain on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf: ‘He's the cutest!'
Article content One of Shania Twain's famous lyrics is, 'That don't impress me much.' Article content In a post on social-media site X on Monday, Twain was singing a much different tune about Calgary Flames rising-star goaltender Dustin Wolf. Article content A person shared a photo of Wolf at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races in a 'Let's Go Girls' shirt, the title of another of Twain's chart-topping hits, and the Canadian country-music icon replied: 'He's the cutest!' She even added a heart-eyes emoji. Article content He's the cutest! 😍 — Shania Twain 💎💎💎 (@ShaniaTwain) July 14, 2025 Article content Article content Not surprisingly, that post is racking up likes online. Article content Among the many replies, one fan wrote: 'A freakin' great goalie as well!!! #Flames' Article content Wolf was the runner-up this past season for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year and nearly backstopped the Flames to a surprise playoff berth. Article content The 24-year-old netminder has been hanging around the city for most of the off-season and seemingly was swept up in the excitement of the Calgary Stampede, spotted at both the rodeo and chuckwagon races. Article content Awooo to YAHOO! Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf joined Saddle Bronc Rider Ben Andersen for a little fit check before today's rodeo. We may be partial, but we think Wolfie could spend his summers in the arena and his winters on the ice! 🏒🤠 @NHLFlames @dwolf2332 — Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) July 12, 2025
Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Shania Twain on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf: ‘He's the cutest!'
One of Shania Twain's famous lyrics is, 'That don't impress me much.' Article content In a post on social-media site X on Monday, Twain was singing a much different tune about Calgary Flames rising-star goaltender Dustin Wolf. Article content A person shared a photo of Wolf at the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races in a 'Let's Go Girls' shirt, the title of another of Twain's chart-topping hits, and the Canadian country-music icon replied: 'He's the cutest!' She even added a heart-eyes emoji. Article content He's the cutest! 😍 — Shania Twain 💎💎💎 (@ShaniaTwain) July 14, 2025 Article content Not surprisingly, that post is racking up likes online. Article content Among the many replies, one fan wrote: 'A freakin' great goalie as well!!! #Flames' Article content Wolf was the runner-up this past season for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year and nearly backstopped the Flames to a surprise playoff berth. Article content The 24-year-old netminder has been hanging around the city for most of the off-season and seemingly was swept up in the excitement of the Calgary Stampede, spotted at both the rodeo and chuckwagon races. Article content Awooo to YAHOO! Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf joined Saddle Bronc Rider Ben Andersen for a little fit check before today's rodeo. We may be partial, but we think Wolfie could spend his summers in the arena and his winters on the ice! 🏒🤠 @NHLFlames @dwolf2332 — Calgary Stampede (@calgarystampede) July 12, 2025
