Player Discussion Joshua Roy

[Soaker]

I think that's a misconception.

A higher IQ player doesn't necessarily get more elegant goals, they might just get a larger number of garbage goals, by knowing when to roll in the mud.

A goal scorer gets all sorts of goals, not only garbage goals,they shoot,they deke.

 

[Kudo Shinichi]

Good for Roy to get those goals being johnny on the spot but a player like him should be getting more than so called garbage goals like Gallagher as that is not his type of game. Roy is not net-front nuisance pest battler and needs to be getting better looks.

A goal is a goal. Saying he should score prettier goals is nonsensical, especially when talking about a rookie.

 

[Naslundforever]

Kid seems to be able and release a wicked wrister quickly from anywhere, so he has something to work an nhl game around. They all need a standout skill imo.

 

[McGees]

not sold on him yet...has a lot to prove to make the team next year.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

If Roy is in the top 9, that top 6 better be extra special

With Demidov and the almost certain signing of a major free agent, that top six will be special.

The question is: can Roy even break the top 9? If he can’t, Roy will have to be special on some other team.

 

[CHwest]

Might as well shut down the board, then.

?? Why, were you under the impression we are tilting management views?

 

[DAChampion]

With Demidov and the almost certain signing of a major free agent, that top six will be special.

The question is: can Roy even break the top 9? If he can’t, Roy will have to be special on some other team.

Yes the Habs will have Slafkovsky, Demidov, Caulfield, and Laine, but it's extremely unlikely that they'll have them for 82 games. Injuries are common.

 

[Naslundforever]

With Demidov and the almost certain signing of a major free agent, that top six will be special.

The question is: can Roy even break the top 9? If he can’t, Roy will have to be special on some other team.

I like there’s competition for a bunch of tweeners to earn a spot finally

 

[Mrb1p]

Roy is always in the right spot and does the right thing. So funny that people dont like him. Reputation goes a long way to people who can't evaluate players because all they care about is the public opinion.

 

[habdynasty]

Great hands with a little below average skating. Looking better every game.

 

[Wats]

I had such high hopes for him. He always seemed so silky with the puck. It's only his 2nd pro season so lots of time to turn it around though.

 

[DAChampion]

Roy is always in the right spot and does the right thing. So funny that people dont like him. Reputation goes a long way to people who can't evaluate players because all they care about is the public opinion.

Welcome back.

 

[Goalfield22]

?? Why, were you under the impression we are tilting management views?

Oh, of course.

 

[Scintillating10]

The 2nd line actually shows some life since his recall. Send Beck down, move Newhook to center. call up Roy. Big improvement

 

[ChesterNimitz]

I like there’s competition for a bunch of tweeners to earn a spot finally

As long as our roster is infested with tweeners we will always be pretenders. With the high end prospects we have coming, the multiple high draft choices accumulated and the elite free agents we should be able to acquire, our top 3 lines should all be top notch. If we still have tweeners competing for our top three lines by 2027/ 2028, Hughes and co. have dropped the proverbial ball.

 

[Naslundforever]

As long as our roster is infested with tweeners we will always be pretenders. With the high end prospects we have coming, the multiple high draft choices accumulated and the elite free agents we should be able to acquire, our top 3 lines should all be top notch. If we still have tweeners competing for our top three lines by 2027/ 2028, Hughes and co. have dropped the proverbial ball.

I get what you mean. Still a step up from Dadonov Drouin Hoffman and friends taking up all roster spots with no-one in the farm to challenge them anyways Hoping a few of Roy, Beck, Hage, etc hit for the bottom 6.

 

[SOLR]

With Demidov and the almost certain signing of a major free agent, that top six will be special.

The question is: can Roy even break the top 9? If he can’t, Roy will have to be special on some other team.

Don't forget that we'll probably move on from some of the bottom 6 players (Armia etc.)
And we might have to trade someone to get that 2C.

So there is plenty of 3rd line opportunity for Roy and Kapanen.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Don't forget that we'll probably move on from some of the bottom 6 players (Armia etc.)
And we might have to trade someone to get that 2C.

So there is plenty of 3rd line opportunity for Roy and Kapanen.

That 2C will come from free agency. That’s how you should use free agency: as a finishing piece, not as a foundational piece. Foundational pieces rarely, if ever, hit free agency.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

I get what you mean. Still a step up from Dadonov Drouin Hoffman and friends taking up all roster spots with no-one in the farm to challenge them anyways Hoping a few of Roy, Beck, Hage, etc hit for the bottom 6.

There’s a reason we have largely spent the last few decades being irrelevant. It wasn’t because of the weather. After watching this kid play at Michigan this year I have much higher expectations for Hage than bottom six. With his acceleration and puck skills if Hage gets stronger, it wouldn’t surprise me if he eventually pushes for 1C. As I have said, this kid reminds me of a young Mogilny.

 

[SOLR]

That 2C will come from free agency. That’s how you should use free agency: as a finishing piece, not as a foundational piece. Foundational pieces rarely, if ever, hit free agency.

There's rarely the kind of 2C we need in free agency, I think we'll see a trade for a Beniers style player, if not for Beniers himself.

 

[HabzSauce]

I like there’s competition for a bunch of tweeners to earn a spot finally

No room currently tho. After season we get two open spots from armia and Dvorak. Demidov comes over next year so one left. If Hughes signs a 2C in UFA like Bennet (or re-signs Armia), then no more spots open.

If they want to improve, they're gonna have to trade some roster players most likely. Shit is about to go down this summer

 

[Shred]

I like him a lot. He’s not going to be a liability anywhere and has potential to create chemistry with different types of players. Just gotta find a way to keep him motivated to work off the ice and improve his skating and strength. Everything else is already NHL level.

I doubt he is learning much in the AHL at this point in his career so I have no problem keeping him as the 13th forward next year if we somehow don’t have a spot for him and no injuries. Seems likely he starts on the third line though.

 

[Mrb1p]

I like him a lot. He’s not going to be a liability anywhere and has potential to create chemistry with different types of players. Just gotta find a way to keep him motivated to work off the ice and improve his skating and strength. Everything else is already NHL level.

I doubt he is learning much in the AHL at this point in his career so I have no problem keeping him as the 13th forward next year if we somehow don’t have a spot for him and no injuries. Seems likely he starts on the third line though.

13th forward would be a waste. Dont keep players with potential on the sidelines, either play or trade them. Its better for both parties.

 

[habbubba]

13th forward would be a waste. Dont keep players with potential on the sidelines, either play or trade them. Its better for both parties.

Please trade him then.

 

[Mrb1p]

Please trade him then.

Probably would be best for both parties. MSL doesnt like this type of player and a team will 100% give him his shot.