Sense that Predators might leave Duchene unprotected in expansion draft

There is a growing sense that the Nashville Predators might leave Matt Duchene unprotected in the expansion draft, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

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There is a growing sense that the Nashville Predators might leave Matt Duchene unprotected in the expansion draft, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

There's a growing sense that the Predators might leave Matt Duchene unprotected in the expansion draft. Has five more years on his deal at an $8M AAV. @TSNHockey @TheAthletic
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 13, 2021

The centre has five more years on his deal at an average annual value of $8 million.

The 30-year-old had six goals and 13 points in 34 games this season.

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Sense that Predators might leave Duchene unprotected in expansion draft

There is a growing sense that the Nashville Predators might leave Matt Duchene unprotected in the expansion draft, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.