Duchene had 70 points (31 goals, 39 assists) in 73 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators this season, including 12 points (four goals, eight assists) in 23 games after he was traded to Columbus on Feb. 22.
"I've really enjoyed my time here and we will definitely be talking to [general manager Jarmo Kekalainen] and the Blue Jackets and seeing what's in store," Duchene said. "I'm so happy to be a Blue Jacket. I'm very grateful to be here. Obviously, it will be a great thing if it can continue. We'll see what happens."
He had 10 points (five goals, five assists) in 10 Stanley Cup Playoff games to help the Blue Jackets sweep the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference First Round to win a playoff series for the first time. Columbus lost to the Boston Bruins in six games in the second round.