Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Jan. 16, 1991
Height: 5' 10 | 180 cm
Weight: 194 lbs | 88 kg
Drafted: 3 overall, 2009 round 1 (
COL)
Reports
May 3, 2024 (Updated May 4, 2024)
Contract: $3,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $3,000,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 33
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Duchene had a nice bounce back season for the Stars in 23/24
He delivered exceptional value in relation to his contract ($3.0M)
Has always played with pace. Threat off the rush. Darts in and out of small areas to create.
Not a ton of physical push back. Relies on his pace more than grit in the hard areas along the wall and bodying up defensively.
Averaged 17:00 TOI. Deployed at even strength and power-play. Doesn't kill penalties.
80GP - 25G - 40A - (+15)
182 Shots on goal
19 goals / 30 assists at even strength
31 hits / 48 shot blocks
Pending UFA
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 80 | 25 | 40 | 65 | 15 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 71 | 22 | 34 | 56 | 4 | 32 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 78 | 43 | 43 | 86 | 6 | 38 |
- Compete/Consistency: 88
- Defensive Zone Starts: 78
- Hockey IQ: 86
- Offensive Zone Starts: 92
- Penalty Kill: 60
- Power Play: 90
- Physicality: 55
- Puck Moving/Passing: 90
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 92
Nov. 28, 2023 (Updated Nov. 30, 2023)
Contract: $3,000,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $3,000,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 32
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
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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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Dallas Stars | NHL | 80 | 25 | 40 | 65 | 15 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 71 | 22 | 34 | 56 | 4 | 32 |
| 2021-22 | Nashville Predators | NHL | 78 | 43 | 43 | 86 | 6 | 38 |
- 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
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