Overview
- Agent Dan Milstein confirmed the agreement, with TSN/The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reporting the $1.35 million average annual value.
- In 13 appearances this season, Cooley has a 2.40 goals‑against average and roughly a .917 save percentage.
- MoneyPuck places him second among qualified goalies in goals saved above expected per 60 minutes at 1.046.
- Cooley won the backup job over Ivan Prosvetov, who was later waived, and slots behind starter Dustin Wolf.
- Flames head coach Ryan Huska cited Cooley’s early-season start in Utah and work with goalie coach Jason LaBarbera as drivers of the team’s confidence.