Breaking News - Dallas Stars sign Jake Oettinger to a surprising deal
The Dallas Stars re-signed goaltender Jake Oettinger to a three-year, $12 million contract on Thursday.
The deal will carry an average annual value of $4 million for Oettinger, who was a restricted free agent this summer. He will be an RFA with arbitration rights, when the deal expires in 2025.
The 23-year-old had a breakout season appearing in 48 games for the Stars last season, posting a 30-15-1 record and a 2.53 goals against average. His 30 wins was good for 3rd in the league.
Oettinger was taken 26th overall by the Stars in the 2017 NHL Draft, and has played with the Stars his entire career.
Oettinger was outstanding in the playoffs with a .954 save percentage. He was the main reason why the Stars pushed the Calgary Flames to Game 7 in their first-round series last spring.
"Jake's performance spoke for itself last season. He has elite physical ability and presence in the net, while also exhibiting phenomenal mental strength in high pressure situations. Jake's poise and character off the ice have made him a leader in our locker room. He has shown that he has the skill, work ethic and poise to excel at the NHL level. He was a key part of the team's success last season, and we're excited to see him continue to grow here in Dallas."
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Who is the next best goalie after Vasilevskiy and Shesterkin? | ||
| Jake Oettinger | 49 | 33.8 % |
| Marc-Andr� Fleury | 33 | 22.8 % |
| Jacob Markstrom | 34 | 23.4 % |
| Freddie Andersen | 29 | 20 % |
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