The NHL Network recently compiled this year's list for the Top 10 NHL goaltenders [https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-current-players-ranked-top-10-goalies-2025], and Dallas Stars fans should be quite happy with where Jake Oettinger ranks. Oettinger, 26, has been named by the panel as the fifth best goaltender in the NHL [https://www.nhl.com/nhl-network/topic/nhln-latest-video/top-10-goalies-right-now-jake-oettinger-6378444129112], moving up three spots from 2024-25. Apr 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b62d18b1-11a0-4441-9d18-a963ce21040a.jpeg] Apr 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in action during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche in game two of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Among the members of the panel is former William M. Jennings winner Cory Schneider. The ex-New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils] starting goaltender first spoke cautiously about Oettinger, saying that while Pete DeBoer took the blame for the team's inability to put it all together in the Western Conference finals, that Oettinger needs to capitalize and deliver for the Stars in the playoffs by getting them to the finals. However, he later clarified why he voiced these concerns of him. > I don't think I am trying to hammer or be critical of him. I think we're > saying this because I believe he can be the best goaltender in the NHL and if > you're that talented and as good as he is, then more is expected of you. - Cory Schneider Make sure you bookmark THN's Dallas Stars site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/]for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Report: Dallas Stars Targeting Physical Forward, Wanted Columbus Forward Olivier [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/report-dallas-stars-targeting-physical-forward-wanted-columbus-forward-olivier] Stars Goalie is One Game Away from History [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/stars-goalie-is-one-game-away-from-history] From The Archive: The Stars Realign [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/players/from-the-archive-the-stars-realign] Roster Set for Stars Prospect Games in Frisco [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/dallas-stars/latest-news/roster-set-for-stars-prospect-games-in-frisco]
