Back in the 1930s, Boston Bruins fans developed a habit of calling goaltender Frank Brimsek “Mr. Zero.”
Brimsek posted 10 shutouts in just 43 games as a rookie in 1938–39 as th Bruins won the Stanley Cup. The 5’9″ netminder was awarded the Calder Trophy after his excellent debut campaign.
Although he’s only a couple inches taller than Brimsek was in his day, Dustin Wolf didn’t manage a single shutout in his first full American Hockey League regular season with the Stockton Heat.
Well, times have changed. Wolf has emerged as a strong contender to inherit the “Mr.