Thu Oct 17 16:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Dallas Stars Lock Up Jake Oettinger for Eight Years

**Dallas, Texas** – The Dallas Stars have secured the future of their netminder, signing goaltender Jake Oettinger to an eight-year, $66 million contract extension. The deal, which carries an average annual value of $8.25 million, begins next season and runs through the 2032-33 season.

Oettinger, 25, was set to become a restricted free agent after this season. He has quickly established himself as one of the NHL’s top goalies, playing a crucial role in the Stars’ recent success.

“Jake has established himself as one of the elite goaltenders in the NHL,” said Stars general manager Jim Nill. “His unique blend of poise, size, athleticism, and mental toughness has helped our team reach new heights since he’s taken over the net.”

Nill emphasized Oettinger’s importance to the team’s Stanley Cup aspirations, both in the present and the future. “He is an integral part of our core that will allow us to contend for the Stanley Cup this season, but also for many years to come,” Nill said.

Oettinger has gotten off to a strong start this season, boasting a 3-0-0 record with a 1.63 goals-against average and a .948 save percentage. He has also shown his leadership off the ice, actively participating in community initiatives.

This contract further solidifies the Stars’ core of young stars, with Miro Heiskanen (defenseman) and Jason Robertson (forward) also locked in for the long term.

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