Jake Oettinger

The Dallas Stars Need Jake Oettinger to Return to Form

Jake Oettinger is one of the best young goaltenders in the NHL. The Dallas Stars netminder has solidified himself as the team’s franchise goalie and had a phenomenal regular season. He won 37 games with a .919 save percentage (sv%), 2.34 goals against average (GAA), and 11.8 goals saved above expected (GSAx). That success carried […]

Can Oettinger Shine in the Playoffs Again for the Stars?

Going into their first-round matchup with the Calgary Flames in last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, the Dallas Stars were considered significant underdogs. The Flames were a much better hockey team. They won the Pacific Division finishing the regular season with 111 points, while the Stars were the second wild card team and finished the year […]

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoff Western Conference Preview with our expert picks

It is that time of year again. The one all hockey fans wait for. It’s Stanley Cup playoff time! Let’s take a look at the matchups schedules and our staff picks for the first round. First up is the Western Conference. (1) Colorado Avalanche 51-24-7, 109 points vs. (WC1) Seattle Kraken 46-28-8, 100 points The […]

Grading All 32 Teams’ Trade Deadline

Here is the Inside The Rink FULL NHL Trade Deadline breakdown. It was a wild Trade Deadline week and was an enjoyment for all NHL fans. We have compiled all of the moves for you below and give a small analysis for all 32 teams. If you prefer to listen to a breakdown of all […]

Opinion: Swayman’s Contract Projection

As early as last season, Swaymans future as a Boston Bruin has been at the forefront of the fan’s and management’s minds. Now the time has come, and Swayman is set to be an RFA at the end of the year. That leads to the obvious question, what is his next contract? Swaymans Stats Swayman […]

Stars Looking to Add Smaller Piece At Trade Deadline

The Dallas Stars have emerged as one of the best teams in the NHL this season. Thanks to rising superstar Jason Robertson and goaltender Jake Oettinger the Stars are in control of the top seed in the Central Division and have the fifth-best team in the NHL with a 28-13-9 record and 65 points. It […]

Hold On Just A Second! Rangers Stun Stars 2-1 Behind Last-Gasp Goal By Miller and Fox OT Winner

While the regular season does provide an abundance of significant wins and great moments, it’s safe to say that there won’t be many, if any, that rival what the Garden faithful witnessed at the end of that game last night. The Rangers snatched victory away from the Dallas Stars in the most improbable fashion when […]

Jake Oettinger skating for the Boston Bruins. Photo By Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oettinger Continues to Shine for the Stars

While there were some questions regarding the Dallas Stars going into the season, one did not have to worry about the team’s goaltending. Stars’ netminder Jake Oettinger, 24, had a great first season in the league last year. He went 30-15-0-1 with a 2.53 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage, and one shutout. Oettinger was […]

Jason Robertson skating for the Dallas Stars

Stars Are Showing Why They Are Cup Contenders

When talking about the top teams in the NHL this season, many will point out the likes of the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teams mentioned above are all worth discussing when it comes to the best teams in the league this year. They are currently (Sunday, January […]

This Week On Oilers Hockey: 4

They are second in their division and third in the whole league as I’m typing this. They went undefeated in a three-game road trip and had four straight wins, heading into a three-game homestand. Hard to complain when you have those things, right? But come on, this is the Edmonton Oilers we’re talking about. If […]