Jake Oettinger has been preparing for the upcoming Winter Olympics this season. If the Winter Olympics had started last week, he would have been the backup goaltender more than likely. However, with Connor Hellebuyck's injury, Oettinger might get a promotion.
It's no surprise that Jake Oettinger is one of the best goaltenders in the NHL right now. The Stars might have traded him if there hadn't been any injuries to Branden Holtby when he was here during his tenure in Dallas.