Tension rises as Duchene shows up to camp!

Well, he did it. Matt Duchene showed up to training camp for the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, and the atmosphere was somewhat... awkward.

The media, of course, wanted to find out more about the ongoing trade specualtions, as Duchene spent the entire summer of the trading block, but GM Joe Sakic was not satisfied with the offers he received, one reportedly from the Nashville Predators, one from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Though Duchene appeared nervous with the questions, he was brief in his answers.

Matt Duchene was very nervous, almost shaking. Full transcript to come— Mike Chambers (@MikeChambers) September 14, 2017

Matt Duchene: "I'm here to honor my contract, I'm here for the respect of the fans and I'm here for my teammates ..." said no questions #Avs— Mike Chambers (@MikeChambers) September 14, 2017

Duchene finished: "I had a great summer training, I'm in good physical condition. Thanks so much I'll see u guys in next couple days" #Avs— Mike Chambers (@MikeChambers) September 14, 2017

Matt Duchene says he's here honoring contract and teammates. No questions #Avs pic.twitter.com/kiHoIaSSOe— Mike Chambers (@MikeChambers) September 14, 2017

Matt Duchene will not answer questions. "Only here out of respect for teammates" pic.twitter.com/SHvWrjsFLs— Adrian Dater (@adater) September 14, 2017

Hopefully for him and his teammates, a little on-ice action might lighten up the mood...

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