Matt Duchene drops on bombshell in first public comments to the media!

Duchene is clearly not happy at all.

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Matt Duchene drops on bombshell in first public comments to the media!
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The Colorado Avalanche have a very angry center on their hands, and likely a major distraction as well. 

On Thursday star forward Matt Duchene made his first comments to the media since trade rumors once again picked up steam prior to the Avalanche's training camp, and it's not what you want to hear if you're in Colorado's front office. 

"Only here out of respect for teammates," said Duchene as per Avalanche insider Adrian Dater.

Duchene also took the time to say he respected the fans, but made no mention of the Avalanche front office, choosing instead to simply turn his back and walk away from the media scrum, indicating that he would not be taking any questions. 

It came off as a thinly veiled shot at general manager Joe Sakic and his team, and if that is indeed what it is we can hardly blame Duchene for being upset in his current situation at this point. 

The comments from Duchene even prompted responses from National Hockey League insiders like TSN's Pierre LeBrun who asked openly why the Avalanche would want such a distraction in their team? 

"Make your best trade and move on," said LeBrun.

This is a complete mess.

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