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Matt Duchene Scouting Report

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Created: Nov. 28, 2023
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 32
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jan. 16, 1991
Height: 5' 10 | 180 cm
Weight: 194 lbs | 88 kg
Drafted: 3 overall, 2009 round 1 (Logo of the Colorado Avalanche COL)
Contract: $3,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $3,000,000)
Signed a one-year deal with Dallas, in the off-season, after being bought out by Nashville.
Playing with more confidence, compete, and three zone detail.
Quick off the rush. Chips pucks behind defenders and usually arrives first.
Generally strong in the face-off circle. Wins around 56% of his draws.
Contributes offensively.
Playing a well rounded game for the Stars. Skates on their second line.
Averages around 17:00 TOI at ES and PP. Some clean up duty on the PK. Play driver.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Nashville PredatorsNHL71223456432
2021-22Nashville PredatorsNHL78434386638
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 86
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 90
  • Penalty Kill: 60
  • Power Play: 90
  • Physicality: 60
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 85
  • Shot: 85
  • Skating: 90
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality