Former Avalanche first-rounder drops bombshell about his free agency plans
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The Dallas Stars saw their season come to a sudden halt in the Western Conference Final, falling to the Edmonton Oilers for the second consecutive year.
With back-to-back playoff exits at the hands of the same opponent, the Stars now face a pivotal offseason that could shape the future of the franchise.
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Matt Levine from Athlon Sports writes that Dallas has several important players heading into free agency, which could lead to notable changed to the roster. Among them is veteran forward Matt Duchene, who joined the Stars on a one-year contract last offseason.
Following the Stars' playoff elimination, Duchene spoke candidly about his impending free agency.
«I'd love to stay here and make it work. I'm in a little different place maybe this year than I was last year looking at things. I believe in this group and I want to be here. I know how close we are.» -Duchene
Duchene tallied 30 goals and 52 assists during the regular season for the Stars, delivering an impressive offensive output. In the playoffs, he added one goal and five assists to his total.
Dallas would be thrilled to retain him, as Duchene has meshed seamlessly with the team. However, he recognizes the business side of the sport and plans to stay patient as the offseason unfolds.
«If I end up somewhere else, it would be hard. I'm a relationship person. That's who I am. I've made a lot of great relationships here with the guys. I think at this point as a family, my kids are getting to the point where you're looking for some stability, so one-year deals are tough." -Duchene
Like any veteran, Duchene is seeking some stability as he navigates the later stages of his career. Whether that will come in the form of a new deal with Dallas or elsewhere remains to be seen.
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