opacity:.9; The Nashville Predators signed Matt Duchene to be a difference-maker. But the center/wing was nowhere to be found on the ice after playing a … 1 pick in 2009 by the New York Islanders, for the most among rookies and ranked second on the Avalanche, who clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff berth thanks in part to Duchene's decisive shootout goal against the Vancouver Canucks on April 6, 2010. James Neal, Matt Duchene, Victor Olofsson and a trio of Hurricanes have impressed. Signed as a free agent by Frolunda (Sweden), October 2, 2012. about 455 days ago Duchene signs 7-year, $56M deal with Predators Traded to Ottawa by Colorado for Kyle Turris, Andrew Hammond, Shane Bowers, Ottawa's 1st round pick in 2018 or 2019 NHL Draft and Ottawa's 3rd round pick in 2019 NHL Draft, November 5, 2017. In 2009-10, the Haliburton, Ontario, native with the nonstop motor made Colorado's roster out of his first training camp; he and then-teammate Ryan O'Reilly became the first 18-year-olds to skate with the Avalanche. Copyright © 1999-2019 Nashville Predators and the National Hockey League. By. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective NHL teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. color:#fff; Nashville Predators 2019-20 season preview: Is Matt Duchene the missing piece? His impressive 2009-10 season earned him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team, and he finished third in Calder Trophy voting. Duchene wasted little time making an impression after the Colorado Avalanche selected him with the No. Matt Duchene is not the Predators’ salvation—and that’s not his fault New, 16 comments The Predators have been “just one more forward” away for years. Series Edge: Why the Nashville Predators will need Matt Duchene to prove his worth. So far, he hasn't been one. } Beyond scoring, Duchene's fast reaction time has allowed him to be one of the best in the NHL at winning face-offs. width:100%; Mike Johnson and Craig Button break down Matt Duchene's 7-year deal with the Predators. This is obviously a huge step forward for the Predators. Signed as a free agent by Nashville, July 1, 2019. background:#ce1141; He's won more than half of his draws in every season since 2010-11. display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; After helping the Blue Jackets win a playoff series for the first time in their history by sweeping the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference First Round before losing to the Boston Bruins, Duchene became a free agent and signed a seven-year contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2019. After a first-round sweep of the Lightning, Columbus' run ended in Round 2, setting up an offseason in which they'll try to re-sign their stars. He was on pace for his best season in 2018-19 with 58 points (27 goals, 31 assists) in 50 games for the Senators before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb. 22, 2019. Matt Duchene profile page, biographical information, injury history and news 3 pick in the 2009 NHL Draft. Signing Matt Duchene to a 7-year deal might sound like a big commitment, but getting him at $8 million per year deal is a solid contract. NHL mirage meter: Which players' hot starts will continue? His 24 goals tied John Tavares, the No. Matt Duchene has been one of the Predators' most visible players this season. } He became the Avalanche's youngest single-season scoring leader (20 years, 84 days), surpassing franchise icon Joe Sakic. — Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) July 1, 2019. a:hover.promo_edge { All Rights Reserved. In 2010-11, Duchene became the youngest player (20 years, 10 days) in Avalanche history to reach 100 points in his NHL career and appeared in the NHL All-Star Game for the first time. .promo_edge:after { Matthew Duchene (pronounced ; born 16 January 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). color:#fff !important; }. NashvillePredators.com is the official website of the Nashville Predators and NashvillePredators.com are trademarks of the Nashville Predators. As we inch closer and closer to actual live playoff NHL hockey, the Nashville Predators are putting the finishing touches on their training camp in preparation for the Arizona Coyotes. This service is intended for adult audiences. opacity:1; DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only, and there is no gambling offered on this site. They need him to be one in Game 4 to tie up the series. Matt Duchene explains how signing in Nashville checks all the boxes for him on and off the ice. Traded to Columbus by Ottawa with Julius Bergman for Vitaly Abramov, Jonathan Davidsson, a conditional 1st-round pick in 2019 NHL Draft and conditional 1st-round pick in 2020 NHL Draft, February 22, 2019. He returned for the final two games of the series against the Minnesota Wild and had three points, but the Avalanche lost in seven games. The new Nashville center dishes on his free agency, how the NHL can grow the sport in the U.S. and his love of country music. Get all the ... 2017 as part of a three-team trade that also sent center Kyle Turris from the Senators to the Nashville Predators. Inside Matt Duchene's decision to sign with the Predators, Button: Duchene fits Nashville on so many levels, Duchene signs 7-year, $56M deal with Predators, Looking ahead for the Blue Jackets: One last push for Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene, The brutal honesty of the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets series preview, pick, New Jackets C Duchene faces Sens after trade. opacity:.9; The NHL is determined to hand out the Stanley Cup this season but Nashville Predators’ center Matt Duchene says it won’t be the same if it means sacrificing the integrity of the game. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on Matt Duchene. A knee injury kept Duchene out of Colorado's first five playoff games in 2014. Matt Duchene played against the Senators on Friday night after they traded him to the Blue Jackets. Who wins this matchup? NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. In that game he scored a goal and took the first penalty shot in All-Star history, though he was stopped by New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. 2 center for ages. color:#fff; Duchene had an assist in his NHL debut on Oct. 1, 2009 and led all rookies with 55 points in 81 games. Signed as a free agent by Ambri-Piotta (Swiss), December 9, 2012. Tampa Bay is coming off one of the most dominant seasons in history, while Columbus just squeaked into the playoffs. Have they finally found the answer? The Official Site of the Nashville Predators. Will the early trends continue? Free-agent center Matt Duchene joined the Predators when NHL free agency officially began Monday. background:#ce1141; Matt Duchene explains how signing in Nashville checks all the boxes for him on and off the ice. Alex Daugherty - July 24, 2020. background:#ce1141; border-radius:4px; There was talk of Duchene getting north of $9 million per year, or close to $10 million. Duchene's 27 goals and 67 points in 2010-11 made him the youngest player in franchise history to lead the team in scoring. He has previously played in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, and Columbus Blue Jackets.Duchene was selected third overall by the Avalanche in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. padding:15px; The Preds have been looking for a dominant No. A players-only meeting in Western Canada changed the trajectory of Columbus' season, putting the Blue Jackets on track for a legit chance at the Stanley Cup. Duchene played four more seasons with the Avalanche before he was traded to the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 5, 2017 as part of a three-team trade that also sent center Kyle Turris from the Senators to the Nashville Predators. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>, .promo_edge { Duchene had three assists in the Avalanche's six-game loss to the San Jose Sharks in the first round of the playoffs. No guarantees are made for any specific outcome. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.