Drake Batherson Raves About Tim Stutzle at the Olympics
Watching the Olympics is always something special, but for Drake Batherson, it’s even better because he gets to see his Ottawa Senators teammate Tim Stutzle in action for Germany. And Batherson can’t hide how impressed he is.
He’s noticed how Stutzle basically carried his NHL momentum straight onto the Olympic ice. “Timmy just seems like he just carried what he was doing here into there,” Batherson said. That’s no small feat—keeping that level of play when the stakes are off the charts isn’t easy—but Stutzle is thriving.
Stutzle’s Logged Heavy Minutes with Big Energy.
Stutzle has been logging a ton of ice time, sometimes nearly 27 minutes a game, and even he admits it’s exhausting. But Batherson laughs about it: “He’s flying out there,” he says, and you can tell he means it. Even when the legs start to feel heavy, Stutzle’s energy, determination, and smarts keep him in control. It’s the kind of work that makes a difference for Germany and turns heads internationally.
Then there’s the scoring. Stutzle is on a tear, and Batherson points out that it’s no accident. That streak shows not just skill, but poise under pressure—a hallmark of someone who belongs on the big stage. For Batherson, it’s thrilling to watch, especially knowing the kind of player Stutzle is when the chips are down.
For Batherson, It’s Fun Watching His Teammate Shine.
Batherson loves seeing all the guys shine for their countries, but there’s something about having a teammate out there doing big things that hits differently. “It’s cool to watch all the guys, really,” he says, but it’s obvious where his heart is. Stutzle’s Olympic performance is drawing eyes for a reason. It’s exciting, it’s impressive, and it’s a reminder of the kind of player he is back home in Ottawa.
As the tournament rolls on, don’t blink. Tim Stutzle is showing the kind of hockey that makes you lean forward in your seat, and Batherson’s excitement makes it easy to see why everyone should be watching. No matter the country, one Senators’ teammate is cheering for another.