Duclair Evolving In Elmont
After a season that veered off course, Anthony Duclair has earned back trust with the Islanders through defensive buy-in, adaptability, and renewed focus — even as the offense slowly follows.
ELMONT, NY — There were plenty of questions — and very few answers — surrounding what kind of impact Anthony Duclair would have on the New York Islanders’ 2025–26 season after what transpired in early April.
Duclair, 30, elected to take a leave of absence from the team with eight games remaining, following Patrick Roy’s public criticism after an April 1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. At the time, uncertainty hovered over both his future with the Islanders and his ability to return to form.