If you've ever tried to teach your kid how to ride a bike … or mow the lawn … or prepare a meal … you know where the Stars' coaching staff is right now.
As Dallas assimilates rookies Ty Dellandrea, Jason Robertson, Jake Oettinger and Thomas Harley, we all have been given a nice view of the learning process. Just watching Robertson grow from his first two games to his last three has been eye-opening. Seeing Oettinger become more and more confident in the span of two weeks has brought a smile to your face. Going on the ride with Dellandrea as he jumps from first line to fourth to first again has underscored just what a chaotic journey it can be.
"As I go on and play more games, I feel like I'm adjusting and I feel more comfortable, and I feel I can see the ice better and it kind of slows down in a good way," Dellandrea said. "I think each game I'm starting to feel better and gain that confidence and grow each game."
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