Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Matt Duchene may not like the idea reporting to the Colorado Avalanche’s training camp, but the Avs have made it known all along that he may not be traded.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have the pieces to get a deal done quickly with the Avalanche. The Blue Jackets felt they were close to a deal earlier, but Avs GM Joe Sakic didn’t think it was enough.
Duchene wouldn’t mind ending up with the Nashville Predators. Some players heard rumors of a Duchene for P.