Comments from Patrick Roy: Anthony Duclair takes a break to “reflect”

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When Anthony Duclair, this eternal traveler in the NHL, agreed to a four-year deal (3.5 million per year) with the Islanders, we thought it was a long time for a guy who has trouble staying with the same team.

Obviously, Patrick Roy knew him from their years with the Remparts, but still.

Earlier this week, in year #1 of the contract, Patrick Roy publicly expressed his thoughts about the Québécois. He told the media that Duclair had been bad after their game of the day and that he had been lucky to be in the lineup.

 

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These were harsh words.

We wondered how the player would react to all this. After all, in 2025, it’s not exactly everyone who wants to take such comments – especially when they are in front of the media.

And here’s our answer.

Patrick Roy said that Duclair and he had a positive meeting afterwards to explain themselves. But even if it was described as positive, Duclair still asked for a break.

 

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Let’s recall that the Islanders are in a playoff race.

The Islanders have therefore decided to give him the time he needs to think. We don’t know how long he will be absent from the team.

Did the player overreact? Did Patrick Roy do wrong by bringing out methods that are no longer really used in 2025? Everyone has their opinion on the matter.

But here’s a distraction that the Islanders didn’t need.

Overtime

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– Interesting.

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