Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer revealed he hasn’t spoken to all-star goalie Jake Oettinger since pulling him early in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, raising concerns from TSN analyst Martin Biron about the lack of communication. Oettinger, who struggled against the Oilers after a strong playoff start, acknowledged his surprise at being pulled but understood the decision, viewing it as a learning experience. He emphasized focusing on improving his performance moving forward rather than on his relationship with DeBoer, stating that excelling next season will overshadow the current situation.
