Senators sign No. 3 pick Stuetzle to entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have put pen to paper with forward Tim Stuetzle on a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Sunday.

Ottawa selected the German phenom third overall at the 2020 NHL Draft.

"Tim possesses an exceptional blend of both speed and skill and a playmaking ability that our fans are going to enjoy watching for several years to come," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said. "He's a dynamic forward who we expect to become a key piece of our roster as we continue trending toward icing an eventual elite-level team."

Stuetzle is currently captaining Germany at the world juniors. He entered Sunday with a goal and an assist over two games in the tournament.

The 18-year-old is capable of playing center, but he's expected to start his NHL career on the wing.

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