Player Discussion Joshua Roy

[CHwest]

Hyman in particular was also known by his coaches as being the hardest working player on & off the ice and most dedicated to his profession…

Professional dedication seems to be an issue with Roy at the moment…

As in life some will grab any little opportunity and wring the hell out of it and others will float hoping it works out.

 

[LaP]

I'm not expecting him to be a 50 goal guy in the NHL. But I do think he can be a really good top six player.

He always projected as a 3rd line player who step up in playoffs if we are 100% honest. He could develop as a 2nd line player but it would be a surprise.

Reading the post of the last 2-3 weeks someone would believe Roy is 27 years old and drafted 1st overall.

 

[BLONG7]

I'm not expecting him to be a 50 goal guy in the NHL. But I do think he can be a really good top six player.

I hope you are right.....

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

He always projected as a 3rd line player who step up in playoffs if we are 100% honest. He could develop as a 2nd line player but it would be a surprise.

Reading the post of the last 2-3 weeks someone would believe Roy is 27 years old and drafted 1st overall.

I think on the 2nd line with Newhook and Dach you could expect around 40 points. I don’t think that’s pie in the sky stuff.

 

[McGees]

I think on the 2nd line with Newhook and Dach you could expect around 40 points. I don’t think that’s pie in the sky stuff.

Only one of those 3 is a real top 6 right now.
The others may be one day. But they aren't right now.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Only one of those 3 is a real top 6 right now.
The others may be one day. But they aren't right now.

Dach and Newhook will prove it this year. Provided of course they don't get hurt in game one and miss 81 games... (I can't believe I have to make this a caveat but given the injuries we've had, it seems prudent. )

I don't like Armia there. Anderson we can hope for the best. But Roy is the best guy to put there in my view. We're not making the playoffs and it would be a good year to do this. But - I have zero problem with him being sent down. That was probably the right call.

I also agree with others who've suggested we may see some mixing and matching. CC with Dach could happen this year. Slaf was great with Dach in the short period they were together so we may see that. It'll be interesting to watch the lines this year I think they'll be fluid.

 

[Habby4Life]

Only one of those 3 is a real top 6 right now.
The others may be one day. But they aren't right now.

Without Laine they only have 4 top 6 forwards.

Newhook is an ok bottom six but everyone else (with exception of Hein and Kap - just breaking in) are just scrubs.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Nobody said a lock on the 2nd, some might say he would fit or think, or suggest his name or what they see his progression might become, etc. They had in mind his good games and were expecting Roy could progress even more. It's like the half empty glass of water or half full. Those who like him see half full, those who, etc. The other options on 2nd line are not that great either, nhl teams are not Utica Comets, lol.

Not a lock but a future one.

Oh, but they did.