Prospect Info: Joshua Roy Part 2

[DramaticGloveSave]

Tofu is a pretty good comp. think the ceiling is a bit higher than that though. He’s a bit Suzuki-ish but the winger version. Really hope he pans out, we need him to.

 

[Mrb1p]

Tofu is a pretty good comp. think the ceiling is a bit higher than that though. He’s a bit Suzuki-ish but the winger version. Really hope he pans out, we need him to.

Mostly because he's as good a goalscorer as Toffoli but he's also a better playmaker, and Id say he's a better skater too lol.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Mostly because he's as good a goalscorer as Toffoli but he's also a better playmaker, and Id say he's a better skater too lol.

Bigger, at least as smart, etc. etc.

 

[windycity]

Corey Locke for sure.

Possibly the poster boy for evaluating players solely based on stats

 

[DAChampion]

Possibly the poster boy for evaluating players solely based on stats

Or Desharnais.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

Or Desharnais.

François Bouchard won in 2006-2007 and Radulov in 2005-2006.

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

François Bouchard won in 2006-2007 and Radulov in 2005-2006.

And that matters why?

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

And that matters why?

Doesn't really, just showing him Desharnais didn't win the scoring title.

 

[DAChampion]

Doesn't really, just showing him Desharnais didn't win the scoring title.

I meant recent Habs experience, not the OHL title.

I'm excited for Roy.

 

[Matthew McConaughay]

I meant recent Habs experience, not the OHL title.

I'm excited for Roy.

I am too, he's top 6 potential for sure.

 

[AlexGretzchenvid]

I like the Suzuki Comparison but as a winger.

I don’t think anyone can say Roy wouldn’t be competent at C, could they?

 

[Bottomshelf]

I agree with this I just dont know what side you are on.. His speed once he gets to it is not a problem. Its his explosiveness coming out of a dead/close to dead stop. He takes a little too long to get his speed up, and his posture when doing so allows him to be knocked off the puck early. But when he has control of the puck, he has the ability to slow the game down to the speed that he wants to play at. Something that Suzuki is extremely good at. When he has the puck, he decides how fast the pace will be, and this is a huge skill Roy has. Speed through the neutral zone isnt an issue, but his explosiveness is what can most definitely improve. And I think it has, but I also think that hes found ways to manipulate the play to benefit him when its based around the play the he lacks in. If he keeps improving on this, and is as smart as he is in those situations, there really shouldnt be an issue.

I am of the opinion that his acceleration will never be and asset but his skating is not nearly poor enough to be a liability, luckily based on his style of play he doesn't rely on it either. I was trying to list people who has suchlike success who weren't necessarily know for skating acumen. I think Roy would absoultey burn Perry in a race. We have had prospects I'm the past that also did this with both success and failure, Suzuki is a great example by yourself another I can think of is Hudon. I think Roy is a far better prospect across the board but they did play a similar way. I slid the Taungay comparison in as he could skate well but also lacked the acceleration or burst on dead stops

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Nice goal tonight. Didn't notice him much afterwards though.

 

[CoopersFalls]

I see lots of prime Toffoli in him. More elusive though.

 

[MadMslm]

Nice goal tonight. Didn't notice him much afterwards though.

He’s really good at finding open space on the ice and he always gravitate around the net.

It’s like if he sneaks behind the defensemen.

Truly a silent killer, he could score big goals. I do hope they let him have a full year in the AHL.

 

[BLONG7]

Nice goal tonight. Didn't notice him much afterwards though.

Noticed that too.............still a great pick, and he should benefit big time from the AHL.....

 

[Jaynki]

Nice mitts on his goal and quick shot.

Was pretty invisible rest of the game. Has some NHL tools but he is lacking dynamism. I still have trouble seeing the path forward to a prominent role in our team for him. Not sure he beats out those 5 (Suz, CC, Dach, Newhook, Slaf). We will see, i think he will have to distinguish himself in the AHL.

 

[Fatbiggie]

He did set-up Beck for a golden chance after his goal. Had less touches in the rest of the game but overall good first game.

 

[Benstheman]

Looking good my wawa.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Nice goal tonight. Didn't notice him much afterwards though.

I think that's why the Toffoli comparison is so good.

Toffoli you'd forget he was even playing, which is fine as it meant while he wasn't generating opportunities, he wasn't costing them against the team and then bam scored a goal out of nowhere.

 

[Wateredgarden]

People forget one asset of Roy, he's very strong on his skate and is a force of nature physically, his strenght will be one of his feature all his career. We'll see a couple of people bouncing off of him in the near future.

 

[Scriptor]

I think (hope) Roy will be the real deal and help prop up a top-6. Ideally, he'd show immediate chemistry with Caufield and Suzuki to solve that requirement for a RW option aside from Dach in order to open up the way for Dach to Center his own line without any speculation that he should return to RW alongside Caufield and Suzuki at even strength (they should still be reunited for the PP, IMO).

 

[Paddyjack]

I think (hope) Roy will be the real deal and help prop up a top-6. Ideally, he'd show immediate chemistry with Caufield and Suzuki to solve that requirement for a RW option aside from Dach in order to open up the way for Dach to Center his own line without any speculation that he should return to RW alongside Caufield and Suzuki at even strength (they should still be reunited for the PP, IMO).

Absolutely. If they don't try Roy with Suzufield, I will scream. It's so obvious

 

[waitin425]

Absolutely. If they don't try Roy with Suzufield, I will scream. It's so obvious

I'd try....

Roy - Suzuki - Caufield
Slaf - Dach - Andy
RHP - Newhook - Moneyhands

 

[dcyhabs]

Absolutely. If they don't try Roy with Suzufield, I will scream. It's so obvious

I really like Roy, but I won’t scream if he plays top line in the AHL before top line on the top team. He’s one of the few guys I’m not worried about rushing at this point, though.