The "Panic about Matt Duchene" thread

[member 116861]

I remember that shootout winner, but didnt know the story behind it. Really inspiring

Stories like this is why I look up to hockey players instead of other athletes because they are so humble and they are such awesome people.

 

[PAZ]

I know we're all hating on Matt Duchene right now but check this out

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockeynightincanada/insidehockey/video/#id=2214937928&tab=1

That was actually very moving. Duchene is a great kid, can't wait for him to get back on track.

 

[Rhaego]

Just looked at the Jets board, they were talking about:

Buff+4th
for
Duchene+Barrie

 

[Congo Jack]

I think we should worry about Duchene, he is currently fraternising with the enemy!!
https://twitter.com/#!/Matt9Duchene/status/184138029110276097/photo/1

 

[Rhaego]

I know we're all hating on Matt Duchene right now but check this out

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockeynightincanada/insidehockey/video/#id=2214937928&tab=1

Sponsored by Viagra, great story tho.

 

[PeterTheGreat]

Wow, sad story. Puts everything into perspective. Matty seems like a real nice guy. Hope he gets his game together for next year. Im sure he will. He's too talented not to.

 

[SlyAvs]

it really shows Matt caring personnality . He seem to got his speed back ,7 shots last game but in hockey language he's holding his stick too tight (anxious to score)

 

[Foppa2118]

I know we're all hating on Matt Duchene right now but check this out

http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockeynightincanada/insidehockey/video/#id=2214937928&tab=1

Duchene's on ice struggles aside, that was a pretty awesome moment in the SO with that context.

I just hope he can get back to the stronger, and more decisive moves that were shown on his goals in that video. He can be so dominant if he doesn't let his head get in the way.

 

[BB1133]

All the Duchene haters will be the same wishy/washy fans singing his praises next season. This entire topic is much-ado-about-nothing.

 

[benzino]

Can't believe this thread has hit 24 pages

I remember a player that a lot of Manchester United fans wanted sold when he was 21, everyone thought he was just a selfish showboat that would never learn. He kept dribbling until he lost the ball and never passed his teammates. Several years later most think that Cristiano Ronaldo is a pretty decent "soccer" player. My point isn't that Duchene will be as good at hockey as Ronaldo is at "soccer". My point is that you don't give up on a player with so much talent at such a young age. I would start worrying about Duchene if he shows no improvement at age 24-25.

 

[shadow1]

This thread might be the worst on the boards. The kid played much better last night and his line was dangerous almost every shift. Yes, he missed some glorious chances (namely whiffing on a clear shot in the slot) but give the guy a break. He is clearly playing injured and looked more like his normal self than he has in ages. I know we are frustrated about his lack of finish/production, but I'm sure he is more frustrated at himself than any of us combined. Let's hope he uses last game as a stepping stone, keep that line together and use his missed chances as motivation to pot some next game. The talk about trading/scratching him needs to stop, we are way more dangerous with him in the lineup.

So one good game out of the past 10 - a game in which he was pointless and made a terrible turnover in overtime - is supposed to put Matt Duchene beyond criticism?

 

[iAvs]

All the Duchene haters will be the same wishy/washy fans singing his praises next season. This entire topic is much-ado-about-nothing.

This. IMO, it's the same group who wanted to trade Staz the past year.

Give Dutchy a break... he's going to rebound.

 

[R S]

Looked better last game, atleast in the first two periods. But wow was he awful in the third.

 

[S E P H]

Looked better last game, atleast in the first two periods. But wow was he awful in the third.

I was at the game and there were a few times that he looked hurt in the 3rd through facial expressions, but yeah he was really bad.

 

[Bonzai12]

Yeah he's a kid, but let's not coddle this guy like we did Carmelo Anthony for 5 years or whatever that was. Every night Carmelo made mistakes, it was the same old "Well he's still young and needs to mature" from the radio guys. Carmelo never grew up. And Duchene's got that "little kid" attitude that's cute for a while too until he cashes in on a big extension, doesn't produce, and straps the team for a number of years. It could go the other way and Duchene could end up great - let's hope so. But giving someone a free pass for youth is only good for so long.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

So one good game out of the past 10 - a game in which he was pointless and made a terrible turnover in overtime - is supposed to put Matt Duchene beyond criticism?

By all means criticize him, its defenitely deserved but by reading the get and not watching the game, you would think Duchene single handedly gave the canuck the 2 points. When ice berg think poster went too far in criticizing a player you know its bad.

. But giving someone a free pass for youth is only good for so long.

Who's giving him a free pass? He's been benched by a few times by Sacco, Rycroft called him out last game. You think a few people bad mouthing him on the net is going to change anything? Fans defending him on HF is not considered giving a player ''a free pass''

 

[Landeskog The Viking]

Yeah he's a kid, but let's not coddle this guy like we did Carmelo Anthony for 5 years or whatever that was. Every night Carmelo made mistakes, it was the same old "Well he's still young and needs to mature" from the radio guys. Carmelo never grew up. And Duchene's got that "little kid" attitude that's cute for a while too until he cashes in on a big extension, doesn't produce, and straps the team for a number of years. It could go the other way and Duchene could end up great - let's hope so. But giving someone a free pass for youth is only good for so long.

Lol comparing duchene to mello is crazy i don't give a **** this kid is gonna turn out atleast a 70pt guy and hopfully the avs don't trade him and then he hits his 80-90pt potential

 

[Pirate Deadpool]

I'd be pissed if the avs traded duchene unless its clearly for someone better, but I don't see that happening. He's got elite talent and we are all frustrated by him not getting better this year, but I think the injuries has been a big factor in it. If the avs were in a better position in the standings then I think he would've come back later instead of rushing himself into the lineup.

 

[Frenchy]

I'd be pissed if the avs traded duchene unless its clearly for someone better, but I don't see that happening. He's got elite talent and we are all frustrated by him not getting better this year, but I think the injuries has been a big factor in it. If the avs were in a better position in the standings then I think he would've come back later instead of rushing himself into the lineup.

At his age and where he is in his career, it's almost impossible to trade him hoping you will get a better return right now and in the long run.

 

[shadow1]

I'd be pissed if the avs traded duchene unless its clearly for someone better, but I don't see that happening. He's got elite talent and we are all frustrated by him not getting better this year, but I think the injuries has been a big factor in it. If the avs were in a better position in the standings then I think he would've come back later instead of rushing himself into the lineup.

With Greg Sherman you never know, but they most likely won't trade him. He's way too young and Colorado doesn't know what they have yet.

Even if they get good return, down the road people may be saying "but they could have had Stastny, O'Reilly, AND Duchene," much like they do when looking back on the Quebec Nordiques and Sundin/Sakic/Forsberg.

 

[Bonzai12]

Lol comparing duchene to mello is crazy

great individual skills, doesn't make anyone around him better, sometimes clutch, a black hole in the cycle, not a vocal leader....I don't think it's too far off.

 

[Rhaego]

great individual skills, doesn't make anyone around him better, sometimes clutch, a black hole in the cycle, not a vocal leader....I don't think it's too far off.

But Matt Duchene is already at his New York Knicks...

 

[JWK]

great individual skills, doesn't make anyone around him better, sometimes clutch, a black hole in the cycle, not a vocal leader....I don't think it's too far off.

Melo was uncoachable, not the best work ethic, got fat, etc. I doubt Duchene will become any of those.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Don't worry about Duchene.

 

[AVSfan2daMAX]

You don't trade guys with Duchene's upside until you find out how good this guy can be. There's no reason why this guys can't be a 80-90 pts guy and those guys don't grow on trees. I don't see Duchene as a player Sherman would trade considering he's young, good cap hit (well I guess we'll find out what type of deal he signs), etc. I'm pretty well convinced next year everybody will have forgotten about this and everybody will once again be singing Duchene's praises.

Sometimes fans aren't really rational at all..