More than two weeks after the opening of free agency in the NHL, the Arizona Coyotes and winger Anthony Duclair seem to be close to completing a short-term contract that will see the right-handed forward return to the Valley for his third full season in sedona red.
As AZCentral’s Sarah McLellan reported, the restricted free agent will likely avoid arbitration and ink a two-year deal with the team.
But, even with an impending return to the organization appearing likely, Duclair’s role on the new-look Coyotes remains uncertain. The ex-Ranger’s unexpected fall from grace after a 20-goal rookie season coincided with a regression in the standings for the team and left his own future prospects in doubt.