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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'One-year deals are tough': Matt Duchene on wanting to secure a longer contract with the Dallas Stars
Matt Duchene In recent news, Matt Duchene, who had been a part of the Dallas Stars this season, revealed that he would love to continue to be a part of the team. Since the 1st of July, he can become an unrestricted free agent, but has shown interest in carrying on with the Stars. He revealed that while being a part of the team, he became extremely close to the team members and also cited that with kids, family and additional responsibilities, he would like to have more stability. We are taking a look at what Duchene said in a recent interview. Matt Duchene is eyeing a long-term contract with the Dallas Stars Matt Duchene , who had signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Stars, is soon about to become an unrestricted free agent with the season ending. He had signed a one-year contract worth $3 million with the Stars back in July 2024. For the season, he appeared in 18 games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and boasts a total of 82 points, with 30 goals and 52 assists. Commenting on the same, Duchene said, '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.' He also commented on the Dallas Stars losing the Western Conference Finals to the Edmonton Oilers. He shared, 'It was hard waking up [Friday], hard going to bed the night before. I get random feelings just sick to my stomach walking around right now. You know the opportunity you have, and as you get older and you go a lot of years without making the playoffs or losing out, you know you've got a lot more behind you than ahead of you. You appreciate it more and it hurts more. It hurts a lot more.' Speaking about his performance this season, he shared, 'I didn't change anything. I'm a point-per-game (player) in the regular season and the playoffs come, I think I was hitting goal posts on nets that weren't even in the rink. 'I talk about process all the time, because I think that's the most important word as an athlete. I think it was pretty good. I had a ton of people reach out to me." Adding to why he is looking forward to continuing this journey with the Dallas Stars, he said, 'If I end up somewhere else, it would be hard,' he said. '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. Also Read: Dallas Stars count on home ice spark as Tyler Seguin and Matt Duchene seek a breakthrough in game 6 Duchene also added, 'I don't know what's going to transpire. I'll have to wait and see what's out there. I feel like hopefully I've put myself in a good position. I've really enjoyed being here and I think I've gotten great feedback about things, so hopefully we can continue to move forward.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Matt Duchene gets honest about uncertain future with Dallas Stars
Matt Duchene gets honest about uncertain future with Dallas Stars (Image Source: Getty Images) The Dallas Stars' playoff hopes ended last week in a tough loss. After falling short in the Western Conference Final, many questions now surround the team. One player, Matt Duchene, gave an open and emotional interview about what comes next. His contract is ending soon, and what he said has sparked interest among fans and media alike. Matt Duchene talks about free agency after Stars' playoff loss On Saturday, June 1, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, Matt Duchene spoke to the media just one day after the Stars were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars had made it to the Western Conference Final for the second straight year, but again, the Oilers knocked them out. The team now faces a long summer of decisions. Duchene, 33, joined Dallas last year on a one-year deal. He played well this season with 30 goals and 52 assists. In the playoffs, he added one goal and five assists. Despite the strong numbers, his future with the team is unclear. Speaking about free agency, Duchene said, 'I'd love to stay here and make it work.' He added that he feels differently now compared to last year. 'I believe in this group and I want to be here. I know how close we are.' His words show how much he believes in his team and how much he values his role in Dallas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Also Read: Dallas Stars Count On Home Ice Spark As Tyler Seguin And Matt Duchene Seek A Breakthrough In Game 6 Matt Duchene hopes for long-term fit as his career moves forward Duchene shared more about how his family life affects his decisions. He explained, 'If I end up somewhere else, it would be hard. I'm a relationship person. That's who I am.' He said he has built strong friendships with his teammates in Dallas and that moving again would not be easy. The forward also talked about his children and the need for stability. '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.' Matt Duchene spoke during a media conference at the team's training ground in Frisco, Texas. The team hasn't said at this moment whether they intend to re-sign him. Still, Duchene's sincere desire to stay and his strong play this season could be very important in deciding the course of events.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
2025 NHL Conference Finals best bets: Eetu Luostarinen, Matt Duchene and top underrated playoff value picks to win big
Stars' comeback heroes Seguin and Duchene spark playoff betting buzz (Image via: Getty Images) The NHL Conference Finals kicked off with a bang, shaking up not just the series but the betting landscape in ways few expected. While the spotlight naturally falls on the usual superstars, savvy bettors are now eyeing some surprising contributors whose performances in Game 1 have sparked debate. Are players like Eetu Luostarinen and Matt Duchene genuine playoff breakouts, or are they simply benefiting from a hot streak that won't last? Let's dive into why these under-the-radar names are suddenly commanding attention and why that could be controversial. Unexpected playoff stars like Eetu Luostarinen and Matt Duchene are winning picks — NHL (@NHL) When the Florida Panthers scored five goals against the Hurricanes, the spotlight was on the team's offense. But what surprised bettors were the strong performances from lesser-known players like Eetu Luostarinen and A.J. Greer. Luostarinen, leading the Panthers with 13 playoff points in 13 games, has been quietly impressive, playing well alongside stars like Brad Marchand and Anton Lundell. Despite this, he remains an undervalued option for bettors. However, not everyone is sold. Critics argue that Luostarinen's production is inflated by riding shotgun with star players, raising questions about his independent value. Is he a legit breakout candidate or just a beneficiary of elite linemates? That remains the hotly debated point among sharp bettors. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Dallas Stars shocked the Oilers with a wild third-period comeback, led by secondary scorers Tyler Seguin and Matt Duchene. Duchene's first playoff goal after a strong regular season has bettors excited, but some remain doubtful due to his past playoff struggles. Seguin looks back in form, though some experts worry it might be a short-lived burst. Risk vs. Reward on players and hidden value picks in conference finals The controversy boils down to this: Betting on players like Luostarinen, Greer, Seguin, and Duchene can deliver outsized returns but comes with heightened risk. Their Game 1 performances hint at untapped potential, but the playoffs notoriously punish overreliance on hot streaks. For bettors willing to embrace volatility, these players could be golden tickets; for risk-averse bettors, the safer path might be sticking with the established names. Also Read: William Nylander's return to team Sweden for 2025 IIHF World Championship sparks debate ahead of quarterfinal clash Either way, the Conference Finals have opened a new chapter where depth players aren't just supporting cast, they're shaping the narrative and the betting markets alike. If history teaches anything, tonight's breakout stars might become tomorrow's cautionary tales or the sleepers who rewrote the playoffs. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
NBC Sports
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars powered their way to a series-opening victory in their Western Conference final rematch with the Edmonton Oilers. And it was quick turnaround. Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period, when the Stars overcame a two-goal deficit in a 6-3 victory Wednesday night. 'It started with a power play,' Duchene said. 'You get one right way, and it's like, 'Hey, we're back in it now with momentum.' Get another one right away.' Dallas opened the third period with a man advantage from a penalty that carried over from the second. Heiskanen scored 32 seconds in on a shot from near the blue line, Granlund tied it at 3 and Duchene put the Stars ahead to stay with a second-effort score. 'I didn't feel through 40 minutes that we had made (the Oilers) earn the position they were in. so, guys responded. We got fortunate. We got some power-play goals,' Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. 'Happy for our power play. It took a lot of heat last year at this point of the year. it was the difference tonight for us, so it's great.'' Tyler Seguin had two goals and an assist for the Stars. Esa Lindell added a empty-netter that went almost the entire length of the ice for their first five-goal third period in a playoff game. Jake Oettinger stopped 24 shots. Game 2 is Friday night in Dallas. Dallas went 0 for 14 on power plays in losing the West final last year in six games, and gave up two short-handed goals in the process. The Stars also failed to convert with a man advantage only 7 1/2 minutes into this opener, but quickly turned that around in the third period. Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists for the rested Oilers, who played for the first time since wrapping up their second-round series a week earlier in Game 5 at Vegas. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a power-play goal and an assist, defenseman Evan Bouchard had his fifth goal and Connor McDavid two assists. Stuart Skinner, who had lost his starting job in these playoffs before Calvin Pickard got hurt in the last series, stopped 22 of 27 shots. Skinner had closed out the Golden Knights with consecutive shutouts. 'Goals have been going in a little differently, in different ways. Again, it's a different series so they show us different things,' Skinner said. 'The PK, it's been a little bit up and down. It was bad at the start of the first round then got better. It was great all series against Vegas and (now) a struggle for one game. I mean, again, it's one game.' Heiskanen and Duchene both scored for the first time this postseason. It was only the fourth game for Heiskanen since missing the last 32 regular-season games and first 10 playoff games because of left knee surgery. He scored a wrister from near the boards just inside the blue line. Duchene got his goal after his initial shot went off teammate Roope Hintz, who was laid out on the ice after getting knocked down. The puck went right back to Duchene, who then flicked it into the net. 'The first one that hit him, I'm like, this is kind of par for the course this postseason for me. If there's something that could go wrong, it did, and then it comes back and goes in,' Duchene said. 'I couldn't believe I still had room. Kind of a funny one. But it feels good.' The Stars won their seventh consecutive home game this postseason, a first since the franchise moved to Dallas in 1993. The Stars also have won back-to-back series openers after losing eight consecutive Game 1s.
Edmonton Journal
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Player grades: Terrible penalties, weak kill thwarts Edmonton Oilers, 3, vs Dallas Stars, 6, in Game 1
Article content Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, 7. Got the job done. He set up Hyman with a low-high pass, which Hyman drilled off the post. No mistake on the PP, drilling home his wide open slotter low glove side. Total-Eclipse-of-the-Sun goalie screen on Nurse's second period post shot. GAS: ES +4/-1; ST +1/-0. Zach Hyman, 8. Another strong game. He led the team with 12 hits. Battled hard in front of the net on Edmonton's first goal, then drilled one of the post. He blasted Marchment and Duchene with brutal hits early on. GAS: ES +6/-1; ST +0/-0 Leon Draisaitl, 7. Lots of good, some bad. One goal, two assists. Some iffy moments on defence. Took a pass and moved in fast and hard, draining a nasty wrister for the first goal of the series. A shot worthy of a Rocket Richard winner. But his turnover at the offensive blueline led to Seguin's goal rush to tie the game. Launched another Grade A off the rush early in the second. Excellent puck control and pass on Edmonton's third goal. Deked his way past Lyubushkin for a 5-alarmer a moment later. GAS: ES +6/-5; ST +2/-0. Vasily Podkolzin, 6. Solid game. Worked hard to set up Edmonton's third goal. GAS: ES +2/-0; ST +0/-0. Kasperi Kapanen, 6. Some good work in this one. Kept puck in early to set up Drai for game's first dangerous shot. Got the puck deep to set up the Virtuous Cycle on Edmonton's third goal. GAS: ES +2/-0; ST +0/-0. Evander Kane, 2. If Kane had been quicker on defence, he wouldn't have need to reach and slash at Duchene, the stick riding up and hitting the Dallas attacker in the face. Kane took a penalty. Dallas scored to make it 4-3. Provided excellent defensive coverage on a failed Bouchard foray in the second. He went hard at huge rookie Lian Bichsel late in the second.
