Ottawa Senators rookie Tim Stutzle wants to play in the NHL this season, and he hopes to make a difference as soon as he gets the chance. Stutzle is now done at the IIHF World Junior Championships with Germany after a loss to Russia in the quarter-final, and he's wasting no time making his way to Ottawa.
Tim Stutzle says he already has a flight tonight to go to Ottawa. «I hope I can play in the NHL this season. That's 100% my goal and I will work very hard for that.»— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) January 2, 2021
The 18-year old had 10 points (5 goals, 5 assists) at the WJC. Last season with Adler Manneim, Stutzle scored 7 goals and 34 points in 41 games. He sure looks to be NHL ready and could take a young Ottawa Senators team to the next level. If the German native is indeed ready for NHL action this year, it seems that he would likely slot in as a wing before transitioning to center as he matures.
Stutzle is a sturdy player that plays an assertive and quick game that should blend well into the top hockey league in the world. He has publicly said that he cannot wait to arrive in Ottawa, and Senators fans are feeling the same way.
Ottawa may have found a good linemate for the youngster as well as there are reports saying that Stutzle would likely be playing on the second line left wing with Derek Stepan at center. Ottawa is hoping to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2017, and that should happen sooner rather than later.
