Flames Duo Set For May World Championship Stage
Devin Cooley and Martin Pospisil will carry two sharply different seasons into the 2026 World Championships, each chasing momentum on the international stage in Switzerland.
thehockeynews.comHere are the latest updates I can share about Devin Cooley based on recent reporting.
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Devin Cooley has been named the Calgary Flames’ nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for the season, as announced by the Professional Hockey Writers Association’s Calgary chapter. This marks recognition of his perseverance and contributions to the team beyond on-ice results [source: The Hockey News, April 8, 2026].[1]
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The 28-year-old goaltender has solidified a backup role behind Dustin Wolf after a strong season with the Calgary Wranglers and a resilient return from a concussion that interrupted his path. His season included a notable two-year contract extension signed in January and continued development within Calgary’s system [source: The Hockey News, April 8, 2026; November 10, 2025 profile].[2][1]
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Cooley’s performance in 2025-26 featured respectable NHL numbers and situational impact, including a multi-month stabilization period after the concussion, and a track record that supports his emergence as a dependable option for the Flames in net. He was also selected to participate in the 2026 World Championship with Team USA, which is presented as a momentum-building international step [sources: The Hockey News, April 17, 2026; April 8, 2026; January 1, 2026 profiles].[4][1]
If you’d like, I can pull in additional sources or summarize his month-by-month performance this season, or provide context on what the Masterton Trophy nomination typically entails.