Islanders F Duclair excused to take time off to reflect after coach Roy calls his play "god-awful"
- The New York Islanders lost their sixth straight game, intensifying their struggle for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
- Head Coach Patrick Roy criticized forward Anthony Duclair, stating he was 'god-awful' and not meeting expectations.
- Following a conversation with Roy, Duclair will take a leave from the team for reflection.
- Despite their losing streak, the Islanders remain five points away from the final wild card playoff spot.
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Islanders F Duclair excused to take time off to reflect after coach Roy calls his play “god-awful”
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders on Thursday approved forward Anthony Duclair’s request to spend time away from the team and reflect in the wake of being publicly criticized for playing “god-awful” by coach Patrick Roy.

Islanders F Duclair excused to take time off to reflect after coach Roy calls his play "god-awful"
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Islanders on Thursday approved forward Anthony Duclair’s request to spend time away from the team and reflect in the wake of being publicly criticized for playing “god-awful” by coach Patrick Roy. Duclair wasn’t present at practice with Roy saying he was excused without providing a timetable of when the player might return. “This morning, Anthony and I had a very good conversation, a very positive one, and Anthony as…
Islanders Anthony Duclair Steps Away From Team After Getting Ripped By Head Coach Patrick Roy
The New York Islanders are still in playoff contention, but they're going to need to really battle their way into the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference and hope that one of the teams in front of them has some struggles of their own.They may have hit a low point on Tuesday when they lost their sixth straight game, and head coach Patrick Roy called out forward Anthony Duclair for a perceived lack of effort.Now, it has been revealed th…
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