Tim Stutzle is underrated

[Samsquanch]

There's way too many other narratives out there about Stutzle other than him being one of the very best players on the planet.

He's shown every step of the way that he has the talent and tools, and fire, to be considered amongst the very best in the game - if he puts it all together one day. He scored 90pts as a teenager for goodness sakes, lest we forget.

And now, today at the ripe old age of 22yrs old, and with a new found love for playing defense first hockey, he looks like an absolute top tier centerman. Full stop.

Did he used to go down a bit easy and whine to the refs a lot? Yup, sure. So do a lot of other skilled teenaged superstars (not all I agree). It's something he's continued to improve at as he's matured.

He's not going down easily this year though. And even moreso than before - he's actually a very physical player. And he's very willing to get rough as need be.

Point being is that you should not sleep on Tim Stutzle anymore. And he's absolutely in the same tier as Jack Hughes, for context in what I'm saying here. Better than Petterson as of today.

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[Sun God Nika]

stop, no one is sleeping on Timmy.

Didn't we agree on the sens board, no jinx threads?

 

[Adrianopolous]

He's an absolute guy

 

[DearDiary]

He scored 90pts as a teenager for goodness sakes, lest we forget.

18/19 years old = 29 points
19/20 years old = 58 points
20/21 years old = 90 points

A man who's between 21 and 22 years old is not a teenager.

 

[Samsquanch]

18/19 years old = 29 points
19/20 years old = 58 points
20/21 years old = 90 points

A man who's between 21 and 22 years old is not a teenager.

I do stand corrected. Nonetheless, it was pretty, pretty, pretty good.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Stützle still falls down a ton, which is part of what made the diving narrative a little overblown: Stu just falls down a lot, whether he is receiving physicality or giving it.

He’s become a lot stronger and more solid, but he is still growing into his body and still looks like bambi out there at times

He’s had a great start to the year, though… looks like he’s taking the next step we all expected after his breakout in 22-23.

 

[WarriorofTime]

There's way too many other narratives out there about Stutzle

I'm not aware of any of these narratives

 

[JungleBeat]

Hes good. A bit below Jack Hughes level

 

[Regal]

Time to take him over Matthews again?

 

[eviohh26]

Isn't he known as like the biggest diver in the league? Pretty sure everyone knows about him .

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Stützle still falls down a ton, which is part of what made the diving narrative a little overblown: Stu just falls down a lot, whether he is receiving physicality or giving it.

He’s become a lot stronger and more solid, but he is still growing into his body and still looks like bambi out there at times

He’s had a great start to the year, though… looks like he’s taking the next step we all expected after his breakout in 22-23.

So you're saying his diving is overrated. I would argue the contrary, that his diving is underrated. He's an excellent penalty-drawer. I could see him being a factor in La Liga if he ever wanted to play football.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

So you're saying his diving is overrated. I would argue the contrary, that his diving is underrated. He's an excellent penalty-drawer. I could see him being a factor in La Liga if he ever wanted to play football.

I think if you just wrote 4 or 5 more sentences you would have got to a joke. Almost.

 

[Bouboumaster]

About Suzuki level but way more of a diver with no honor whatsoever

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

He's good. Nice bounce back so far after an off year last season (injury). Can absolutely take over a game single handedly when he's at his best. Was dancing last night - a treat to watch.

 

[JoeSakic13]

I think he’s pretty fairly rated. Once the Sens do anything beyond the regular season then we can talk.

 

[Sens9292]

A top level talent with still more to give

 

[MNRube]

About Suzuki level but way more of a diver with no honor whatsoever

Stutzle is to Suzuki what Michkov is to Demidov. Clearly superior

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Stutzle is to Suzuki what Michkov is to Demidov. Clearly superior

Well, not exactly. Stutzle was definitely playing way way down his talent level to where he was around Suzuki level for quite a while. Hopefully this is him getting back to the level in which so many fans have seen glimpses of.

He obviously has the potential to be a phenomenal talent but there is a serious question of whether or not he can continue the play without a black eye.... I'm not convinced. Needs the black eye or he will be Suz level for sure.

 

[Sombastate]

About Suzuki level but way more of a diver with no honor whatsoever

I'm a big Suzuki fan, but considering that Stutzle is a few years younger and has had a better season, I think being on his level is damn good.

Suzuki defense is miles better, though. Stutzle getting there would be incredible for him

 

[ACLEVERNAME]

About Suzuki level but way more of a diver with no honor whatsoever

 

[Bounces R Way]

Still skeptical he'll ever be in the top echelon of centers that much of this forum seemed to think he is/was destined for but I have noticed he's been a lot more physical this season. More consistent defensively and just generally being in good spots.

He's young and still learning definitely, it's good the Sens got Giroux to help him build his game.

 

[Sens9292]

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Took that damage in the 1st period against the Islanders and was immediately out there for the 2nd. He’s a tough player and he’s yet to reach the age of 23.

 

[TeamRenzo]

He was great last night, looked dangerous every shift.

That is a first class shiner!

 

[bud12]

Stutzle is to Suzuki what Michkov is to Demidov. Clearly superior

Stutzle is better than Suzuki. Demidov will be better than Michkov

 

[NyQuil]

About Suzuki level but way more of a diver with no honor whatsoever

The level of insecurity here is palpable.