Roy sees Duclair on the third line with Pageau, a veteran center whose two-way game could help Duclair find open ice and finish opportunities. Pageau’s experience and drive could be a stabilizing factor in Duclair’s return to form.

Pageau projects as a likely driving force on Duclair’s line, offering a strong two-way game and veteran leadership. His chemistry with Duclair could unlock secondary scoring and help Duclair translate skill into fantasy points on a line with defensive reliability.

Pageau headlines Islanders’ final-year UFA chatter, with other Islanders’ RFAs and UFA kids rounding out the market narrative and Leafs-Penguins chatter enhancing the calendar-year drama.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau could become a valuable trade asset for the Avalanche if the Islanders underperform this season, providing additional scoring depth.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau is in the final year of his contract with a $5 million cap hit. He is a sought-after third-line center, particularly by the Minnesota Wild. However, he has a no-trade clause, complicating any potential deal. His two-way game is an asset for teams looking for depth as the season progresses.