10 Defining Moments in the Life of Matt Duchene
Matt Duchene is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted third overall by the Avalanche in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
2007-05-05
2007-05-05
OHL Draft
Drafted by the Brampton Battalion in the 1st round (5th overall) of the 2007 OHL Priority Selection.
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draft
2009-06-26
2009-06-26
NHL Draft
Selected third overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
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draft
2009-10-01
2009-10-01
First NHL Game
Made his NHL debut with the Colorado Avalanche.
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debut
2014-02-08
2014-02-08
Winter Olympics Debut
Represented Canada at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, winning a gold medal.
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sports event
2017-11-05
2017-11-05
Trade to Ottawa Senators
Traded to the Ottawa Senators in a three-team trade.
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trade
2019-02-22
2019-02-22
Trade to Columbus Blue Jackets
Traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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trade
2019-07-01
2019-07-01
Signed with Nashville Predators
Signed a seven-year contract with the Nashville Predators as a free agent.
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contract signing
2022-03-05
2022-03-05
First Career Hat Trick
Scored his first career NHL hat trick with the Nashville Predators.
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milestone
2023-06-30
2023-06-30
Contract Buyout by Predators
His contract was bought out by the Nashville Predators.
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contract termination
2023-07-01
2023-07-01
Signed with Dallas Stars
Signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars as a free agent.
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contract signing