Jake Oettinger may be ready for the NHL. Is the NHL ready for him?
The Dallas Morning News’ Matthew DeFranks zoomed in on the Otter commentary after last night’s shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning – especially head coach Rick Bowness’ lavish praise:
“That game was over in the first period without Jake,” Bowness said. “Love his composure, love his compete. He’s getting better every game. He battled hard tonight.”...
“He’s a stud,” [captain Jamie] Benn said. “We don’t even get to where we got to without him.