Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev Dubbed "a Goalie's Dream" by Rival Netminder
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Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has been blown away by Chris Tanev's performance, and shared his admiration for a Tanev with friend and Leafs goalie Joseph Woll over dinner on Monday.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll, who is the projected starter for tonight's game against the Dallas Stars, got chummy with his counterpart on the opposite end of the ice, Jake Oettinger, in advance of the game.
Oettinger, of the Dallas Stars, told reporters that he and Joseph Woll had dinner together last night to talk about old times.
Oettinger and Woll played together in their younger years with the U.S National under-17 and under-18 teams. Oettinger would go on to play at Boston University, while Woll attended nearby Boston College.
Woll received high praise from Oettinger, who said he views Woll as a mentor of sorts.
"He's just a perfect human. I really looked up at him a lot when I was at the program. Hockey wasn't as serious for me as it was for him. And just the way he takes care of the body. You know, all the little stuff that he does. There's a lot of stuff that I'm in the locker room. So, I still continue to learn from him."
The two also discussed current Maple Leafs and former Stars defenceman Chris Tanev, who recently joined coach Craig Berube in calling out his Toronto teammates following a loss.
Both agreed there's no one they would rather have playing in front of them, calling Tanev "a goalie's dream".
Woll has been getting the bulk of the work in net for Toronto in the absence of Anthony Stolarz, though the latter has taken a significant step forward in his recovery. Dennis Hildeby will serve as Woll's backup tonight.
Chris Tanev had been linked to the Leafs for several seasons before finally inking a 6-year contract with the club back in July. By the sounds of things, it was a good decision by Leafs GM Brad Treliving.
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JANVIER 14 | 1886 ANSWERS Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev Dubbed "a Goalie's Dream" by Rival Netminder Is Chris Tanev the best pure defensive defenseman in the NHL? | ||
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