Matt Duchene is a professional ice hockey player who plays for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, Duchene was selected third overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2009 NHL Draft and has also represented teams like the Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Nashville Predators in the league prior to his current stint with the Stars.
In his debut season, he led all rookies with 55 points and earned a place on the NHL All-Rookie Team. Duchene's achievements continued as he became the youngest player in Avalanche history to reach 100 career points and played in his first NHL All-Star Game during the 2010-11 season. The subsequent seasons saw him develop as a mainstay for the Avalanche with constant point-production, Notably, he received another All-Star Game nomination in 2016 before he was traded to the Ottawa Senators following a poor season with the Avalanche. Nonetheless, his tenure with the Senators lasted for two-years, before another trade saw him go to the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2019. That same year, he signed a seven-year contract with the Nashville Predators. He joined the Dallas Stars, signing a one-year contract after the Predators bought out the remainder of his contract in 2023.
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Matt Duchene's Contract Breakdown
Matt Duchene has signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars for the 2023-24 season. The deal is valued at $3,000,000, which is fully guaranteed, with no signing bonus. Duchene will earn a base salary of $3,000,000, and his cap hit for the 2024-25 season is also $3,000,000. At the end of his contract, Duchene will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) as per Sportrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Cash | Annual Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | 34 | $3,000,000 | 3.41% | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | 35 | UFA | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Matt Duchene Salary: How much is Matt Duchene getting paid?
For the 2024-25 season, Matt Duchene will earn a base salary of $3,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,000,000 as per Sportrac.
What are the terms of Matt Duchene’s contract?
Matt Duchene's contract terms consist of a one-year deal worth $3,000,000 with the Dallas Stars, with the entire amount guaranteed. There are no additional terms to his contract as per Sportrac.
How much of Matt Duchene’s contract is guaranteed?
All of Matt Duchene's contract with the Dallas Stars is guaranteed, totaling $3,000,000 for a one-year duration as per Sportrac.
Matt Duchene's Contract History
Matt Duchene has signed six contracts in his NHL career. His current contract is a one-year deal with the Dallas Stars, signed in 2024 worth $3,000,000, with the entire amount guaranteed. His previous contract with the Dallas Stars was the same as his current contract, a one-year deal worth $3 million.
Moreover, before joining the Predators, Duchene had a five-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche, signed in 2014, valued at $30,000,000. Additionally, he had a two-year contract with the Avalanche from 2012 to 2013, worth $7,000,000, and a three-year rookie contract with the Avalanche from 2009 to 2011, valued at $9,600,000. The following table gives detailed information regarding his years salary and other relevant monetary details:
| Team | Years | Term | Total Value | Average Annual Salary (AAV) | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed |
| Dallas Stars | 2024-2024 | 1 year | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | N/A | $3,000,000 |
| Dallas Stars | 2023-2024 | 1 year | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | N/A | $3,000,000 |
| Nashville Predators | 2019-2025 | 7 years | $56,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $28,000,000 | $56,000,000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2014-2019 | 5 years (Extension) | $30,000,000 | $6,000,000 | N/A | $30,000,000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2012-2014 | 2 years | $7,000,000 | $3,500,000 | N/A | $7,000,000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2009-2011 | 3 years (Rookie) | $9,600,000 | $3,200,000 | $270,000 | $9,600,000 |
FAQs
A. Matt Duchene signed his most recent contract with the Dallas Stars, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $3,000,000.
A. Matt Duchene's contract with the Dallas Stars is for one year, expiring in 2025.
