Matt Duchene Placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve by Dallas Stars

Matt Duchene (upper body) has been placed on long-term injured reserve by the Dallas Stars. The 33-year-old center, who signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Stars after being bought out by the Predators, recorded 25 goals and 65 points in 80 regular-season games last season, adding six points in 19 playoff outings. While his production dipped post-All-Star break, Dallas re-signed him to another one-year, $3 million contract. Duchene is expected to play a middle-six role, primarily on the second line with power-play time, and is projected to have a 60-point floor. His career includes a standout 43-goal, 86-point season in 2021-22 with Nashville, but also periods of lower production and injuries across his tenures with the Predators, Blue Jackets, Senators, and Avalanche.