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On YouTubeDallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 7
Matt Duchene is chasing one more thing in Dallas, and the Stars believe he can do it
After a career-best year with the Dallas Stars, Matt Duchene returns on a four-year extension, but the playoffs remain his unfinished business When Matt Duchene signed with the Dallas Stars in 2023, few expected it to lead to the kind of career revival he's had since.
Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 19
Matt Duchene explains why he stayed with Stars
The Dallas Stars made a few shrewd moves in NHL Free Agency this summer. However, their most important move may have been preventing a player from testing the market.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 21
Canucks Wanted Stars Forward Before Extension
Following a disastrous 2024-24 season, the Vancouver Canucks understandably want to give their lineup a bit of a jolt in free agency. The Canucks may not have a ton of cap space to work with, roughly $12.16 million according to PuckPedia, but they have enough to add some impact players.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 21
Nick Kypreos sees Matt Duchene’s $4.5 million AAV as ballpark for John Tavares deal
Brad Treliving and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of big picture decisions to make this summer as they retool their top-six. One million-dollar question for the team right now: how much is pending UFA John Tavares worth?
Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / June 19
After signing Duchene, what’s next for the Stars?
The Dallas Stars locked in one of their biggest contributors on Thursday, signing Matt Duchene to a four-year, $18 million contract extension with an annual average value (AAV) of $4.5 million.
Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / June 19
Stars sign F Matt Duchene to 4-year, $18M contract
Pending unrestricted free agent forward Matt Duchene re-signed with the Dallas Stars on Thursday on a four-year, $18 million contract. Duchene, who would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1, recorded a team-leading 82 points (30 goals, career-high 52 assists) in 82 games last season.
Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19
Stars Signing Matt Duchene to 4-Year Deal Means More Moves
The Dallas Stars have kept their leading scorer from the 2024-25 season and signed forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract extension carrying a $4.5 million average annual value.
Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / June 19
Stars sign Matt Duchene to four-year contract extension
A veteran scorer has played his way to a nice pay bump. On Thursday, Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill announced that the team has signed forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract extension.
Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / June 19
Stars Sign Matt Duchene To 4-Year, $18 Million Contract Extension
The Dallas Stars have signed veteran forward Matt Duchene to a four-year, $18 million contract extension. The 34-year-old, who was a pending unrestricted free agent, has spent the last two seasons with the Stars and had an excellent 2024-25, potting 30 goals and adding 52 assists for 82 points.
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19
Stars sign former first-round pick to four-year extension
The 2009 No. 3 overall pick is coming off a spectacular 2024-25 campaign.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 12
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is Right About No State Income Tax Being Ridiculous
One of the hot topics entering the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was the issue of no-state income tax, which has been cited as a reason why the Florida Panthers have made the Stanley Cup Final three years in a row.
Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12
Stars rumors: What Pierre LeBrun is hearing about Jamie Benn, Matt Duchene’s free agency
The Dallas Stars are entering a disappointing offseason after losing in the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive year. Pete DeBoer is out as the head coach, and there could be a couple of free agents following him out the door this summer.
Rumour corner: Zegras (again) offered to the Habs? Marner to Ottawa? Duchene to Montreal?
“Then, Max, do you hear things about the Canadiens?” Yes, a lot! I’m told that if Pascal Vincent ever leaves Laval – which seems less and less likely – Daniel Jacob has a better chance of being asked to manage the Rocket than Sylvain Favreau.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / June 4
Why the Leafs should pursue Matt Duchene in free agency
It will be a summer full of profound changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they renovate their forward corps before the 2025-26 season begins. Mitch Marner is widely expected to test free agency, where he’ll have a number of suitors, which will inevitably free up some cap space for the Maple Leafs to re-tool their roster.
Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1
Matt Duchene’s true feelings on potential Stars return
The Dallas Stars were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 Western Conference Finals. This is the third consecutive West Final Dallas has lost.
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 31
Matt Duchene seeking multiyear deal this summer
Matt Duchene has spent the last two seasons with the Stars on one-year contracts. However, just because he signed a one-year pact to remain with Dallas last year doesn’t mean he will this time around.
Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26
3 best Matt Duchene destinations in 2025 NHL free agency
The Dallas Stars are currently playing in the Western Conference Finals for the third straight season. While the Dallas Stars are focused on trying to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, soon they will be focused on the offseason.
Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 16
Stars’ Matt Duchene confidently shrugs off dreadful playoff slump
The Dallas Stars dropped Game 5 of their second-round matchup with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. The Stars had a chance to advance to the Western Conference Finals for a third straight season.
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 22
Canadiens have already made Matt Duchene decision, but Kent Hughes may still make move
Even though Duchene is still performing well, he's nearing the end of his career.
Matt Duchene will not be a priority for the Canadiens this summer
The Canadian will need a top-notch center player this summer. The club’s priority will be to find a center to support Nick Suzuki in the top-6 and to play with Ivan Demidov, who will likely have a place in the Canadian top-6 in 2025-2026.
Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / January 14
Watch: Stars' Matt Duchene scores incredible between-the-legs goal
Duchene's latest goal was one of the prettiest goals he has ever scored.
Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / October 26
Matt Duchene, Stars hold off Blackhawks
Matt Duchene scored twice as the Dallas Stars remained undefeated at home this season with a 4-2 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29, 2024
Stars expected to re-sign forward Matt Duchene
Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, forward Matt Duchene is not expected to reach unrestricted free agency on Monday as he and the Dallas Stars are making significant process on a contract extension.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1, 2024
Watch: Stars, Golden Knights trade goals in first period of Game 5
Will the Dallas Stars finally win on home ice for the first time this postseason or lose another tight matchup?
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22, 2024
The Matt Duchene buyout was a win-win
The buyout will carry some short-term pain, though.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 17, 2024
Checking In with Matt Duchene: Predators’ Loss is Stars’ Gain
It’s been nearly eight months since general manager Barry Trotz and the Nashville Predators abruptly and unexpectedly bought out Matt Duchene’s contract.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 2, 2023
The five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency
Examining the five best signings from the first day of NHL free agency.
Nashville Predators News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2023
Matt Duchene says he initially worried finger injury was career-threatening
As Nashville Predators forward Matt Duchene skated toward the bench after taking an errant puck off the hand in a March 26 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, he knew prognosis wasn’t good.
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