Matt Duchene
DALLAS - One of the Dallas Stars’ newest players believes his team has what it takes to win the Stanley Cup.
Last week, forward Matt Duchene agreed to a one-year deal after Nashville bought out the remainder of his contract.
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The Dallas Stars made a few signings Saturday as they look to build a Stanley Cup championship team.
Duchene brings a winning mentality to his new team.
The 32-year-old has won an Olympic gold medal and collected more than 700 points in the NHL.
But in 14 seasons, the two-time All-Star has never played for a Stanley Cup.
He believes Dallas gives him the best chance to do that.
"I used to watch the Stanley Cup Final every year and I have not watched it the last few years because I can't anymore. It drives me nuts. Jealousy is not a good thing to feel but I feel so jealous watching those guys lift it at the end. And I know everybody feels that way. So, I hope that, you know, kinda God's plan for me being here is to hopefully have a run at that and hopefully lift it," he said.
Duchene and his Stars teammates take the ice for training camp in September.