The fallout from Patrick Roy’s feedback on Anthony Duclair had been swift and instant.
Duclair was not at follow on Thursday and Roy informed reporters that he’d requested for a while off to mirror. The Islanders granted the request.
“This morning, Anthony and I had a very good conversation, a very positive one,” Roy informed reporters after Thursday’s follow. “And Anthony asked me to take some time off to reflect. So obviously I agreed to that and we’ll give him all the time that he needs.”
Whether or not meaning Duclair will play at all around the last eight video games of the season is unclear at this level.
Matt Martin will come into the lineup for Friday’s sport towards the Wild, with Max Tsyplakov transferring up from the fourth line to exchange Duclair on the second line.
In the intervening time, the Islanders have simply 12 accessible forwards, and will look to AHL Bridgeport for an additional physique.
Martin, who began the season on a PTO, has not performed since Jan. 16.
“He’s been a great leader. It’s impressive the way he’s been every day at practice and working and pushing the guys that were not playing and keeping them in a positive mind,” Roy stated. “So I’m excited to give him the opportunity to play tomorrow.”
Roy harshly criticized Duclair on Tuesday evening, calling the winger “god-awful” in a 4-1 loss to the Lightning and questioning his effort degree.
“He’s not skating, he’s not competing, he’s not moving his feet,” Roy stated. “He’s not playing up to what we expect from him.”
Duclair, the Islanders’ marquee signing over the summer season, has put forth a disastrous season.
After struggling a groin harm 5 video games into the season, Duclair missed the subsequent 29 video games and has been invisible since returning. He has simply seven targets and 4 assists in 44 video games.
There are three years left on Duclair’s deal at $3.5 million yearly. He has a full no-trade clause subsequent season.
The Islanders began Thursday 5 factors again of a playoff spot, with a six-game dropping streak in hand.
