Prospect Info: Joshua Roy Part 2

[HuGort]

If we’d brought him into the NHL and he played five mins a night, that would be a waste. An MVP type season isn’t bad. Next year he can go to the AHL and we’ll see how he does.

Once they reach dominate peak, usually develop better career at next level. Kempe be example. Just been redundant season for Roy.

 

[RationalExpectations]

I say we calm down with the sacrifices.

Maybe we can trade a few mirrors and gun powder.

How many prospects do you need to sacrifice to the hockey gods for them to grant MTL 1OA ?

 

[ChesterNimitz]

An unproven prospect without a high pedigree and some glaring flaws won't get the Habs enough in trade to be worth it, and we have a development staff that has lots of confidence in themselves now. There is way more to gain by keeping him.

‘Unproven’, ‘without a high pedigree’ and ‘glaring flaws’ sounds like a player the fans should be excited about. I guess other players have overcome such limitations. All we can do is hope Roy is another one.

 

[DAChampion]

The Habs have a ton of potential middle six players, from Kidney to Roy to Heinemen to RHP to Ylonen to Farrell to Mesar. As fans, we're going to have a ton of fun debating the merits of each, and hopefully eventually watching Hughes trade four quarters for a dollar.

 

[Gaud]

What is this kid's biggest weakness?

Skating, by all reports.

At some point, Roy had the reputation of someone who sat on his talent. I am impressed that he acknowledged it, addressed it, and actually backed it up - he has been phenomenal ever since. Shows a lot of caracter to me.

He is also surprisingly responsible defensively. Looking forward to seeing his upside.

 

[Sam de Mtl]

The Habs have a ton of potential middle six players, from Kidney to Roy to Heinemen to RHP to Ylonen to Farrell to Mesar. As fans, we're going to have a ton of fun debating the merits of each, and hopefully eventually watching Hughes trade four quarters for a dollar.

In hockey, guys can overcome expectations and they can also fall short.

In this group, there may be a prospect that ends up being a first liner. If you trade a bunch for better players, you may miss out on the really good youngster.

My money is on Roy, as he has consistently shown an ability to raise his game to another level when challenged.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

Roy is a future top 6 player.

 

[Gillings]

Once they reach dominate peak, usually develop better career at next level. Kempe be example. Just been redundant season for Roy.

Yea but he missed quite some time due to Covid, in fact everyone kind of did, the extra year shouldn’t have hurt him.

 

[DAChampion]

In hockey, guys can overcome expectations and they can also fall short.

In this group, there may be a prospect that ends up being a first liner. If you trade a bunch for better players, you may miss out on the really good youngster.

My money is on Roy, as he has consistently shown an ability to raise his game to another level when challenged.

I agree with you, and this there's no need for Hughes to do anything right now. Perhaps during the summer of 2024.

 

[Wateredgarden]

In hockey, guys can overcome expectations and they can also fall short.

In this group, there may be a prospect that ends up being a first liner. If you trade a bunch for better players, you may miss out on the really good youngster.

My money is on Roy, as he has consistently shown an ability to raise his game to another level when challenged.

Imh Roy and Kidney are the only ones with a 1st liner IQ in that list. But they are also the weakest skaters.

 

[Le Tricolore]

Skating, by all reports.

At some point, Roy had the reputation of someone who sat on his talent. I am impressed that he acknowledged it, addressed it, and actually backed it up - he has been phenomenal ever since. Shows a lot of caracter to me.

He is also surprisingly responsible defensively. Looking forward to seeing his upside.

How has his skating been this season? I remember watching him at the World Juniors, and I wasn't impressed with that part of his game at all.

 

[Hansman]

Maybe another prospect but not Roy. He might be very prolific, we might regret if we trade him. Not until he have at least 5 seasons in NHL. Remember John Leclair?

Along with Desjardins for the doctor.

 

[Mrb1p]

How has his skating been this season? I remember watching him at the World Juniors, and I wasn't impressed with that part of his game at all.

Its been the same. Not a strength, but its good enough for it to not be a weakness.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

how stacked are Sherbrooke? would like to see Roy with the Rocket in the playoffs im sure he would have a bigger role then last year

 

[Mrb1p]

how stacked are Sherbrooke? would like to see Roy with the Rocket in the playoffs im sure he would have a bigger role then last year

Any CHL team with the best junior player is going to be stacked.

That said best junior player is himself, Roy.

The Pheonix is a pretty good team. Gatineau is maybe a bit deeper and has star power too in Dean, Gendron and Kidney. Especially Kidney lol, 78 points in 35 games since being traded to Gatineau. Insanity. Freaking arcade numbers.

The Q is comparatively very strong this year and has a lot of parity, Sherb, Gatineau, Quebec and Halifax are like 4 of the best 6 teams in the CHL. Seattle, Winnipeg and Ottawa are the other good ones in other leagues, they would rank around Sherb and GAT.

The Habs very well could end up with Roy/Kidney, Benson/Davidson and Mailloux/Beck/Rohrer in the memorial cup.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Its been the same. Not a strength, but its good enough for it to not be a weakness.

So… Luc Robitaille?

 

[Gael]

Roy is a future top 6 player.

I think so too. Very good hockey IQ

 

[LaP]

How many prospects do you need to sacrifice to the hockey gods for them to grant MTL 1OA ?

We will need to sacrifice a few posters for the 1st overall. I think we should start by offering
Adam Michaels to the hockey gods. This should put us in front me think.

 

[Mrb1p]

So… Luc Robitaille?

Tyler Toffoli. I guess Robitaille would suffice.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I think so too. Very good hockey IQ

Great IQ plus great skill is a great combo.

 

[LesHabitants]

Roy is a future top 6 player.

Which league?




(.... just razzin' ya)

 

[Estimated_Prophet]

We will need to sacrifice a few posters for the 1st overall. I think we should start by offering
Adam Michaels to the hockey gods. This should put us in front me think.

Is that what happened to SBah last year?

 

[Gaud]

How has his skating been this season? I remember watching him at the World Juniors, and I wasn't impressed with that part of his game at all.

I thiink he is average, though I havent been watching closely enough to disagree with folks who estimate it is sub par. Considering his contributions on both sides of the ice, i'd say this is counterbalanced by his vision and positionning; he is always in the right place at hte right time.

 

[KevSkillz4]

The more accurate comparison for him it's Tyler Toffoli, he is going to be a really good top 6 player at NHL level. He have shot, hands, passing ability, two-way ability and he have great work ethic right now. He is a better skater than his previous year... With a good development, he is going to be a good one. I'm high on him, like Beck and Heineman.

 

[waitin425]

The more accurate comparison for him it's Tyler Toffoli, he is going to be a really good top 6 player at NHL level. He have shot, hands, passing ability, two-way ability and he have great work ethic right now. He is a better skater than his previous year... With a good development, he is going to be a good one. I'm high on him, like Beck and Heineman.

Toffoli must be the consensus comparison for him at this point. He reminds me so much of him. I'd take that from Roy any day.