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Can a goaltender win the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year this season?

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Dustin Wolf could be the first goalie in more than a decade to win the Calder Trophy .

Steve Mason was the last goalie to win it, in the 2008-09 season .

The Calder has been historically dominated by forwards, with 11 of the last 15 winners being a center or a winger.

The current 15-year gap since Mason won it is the longest gap.

There have been only nine goalies who went in the first round since 2010 .

Goaltenders are often presented with a different path when it comes to development, exposure and how long it takes to reach the NHL .

No. 1 picks are being used differently compared to when they played.

Front offices placing an emphasis on providing chances to younger players.

Only four rookie goalies since 2010 have played in more than 55 games.

Dustin Wolf , Justus Annunen , Joel Blomqvist and Dustin Faber are among the top-rated rookies in recent history.

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