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Opinion on Joshua Roy?
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The wrong Lemieux would Jocelyn or Alain.
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If I remember correctly, the only person calling him was Mark Bryson on the radio
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Jeune Poulet
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Joshua Roy is a prospect, and should probably be discussed on the prospects board, rather than on NHL Talk, which is for legit NHL stuff.
I don't think he's a sure thing at all. He's got legit hockey sense and good hands but that's about it. His skating, size, intensity and work ethic are unremarkable and unless he becomes a beast in the summer, that will prevent him from becoming a legit top 6 NHLer.
He does have upside but this is definitely a key year for him. He was on the right track last season but he definitely needs to be better than that.
I don't think he's a sure thing at all. He's got legit hockey sense and good hands but that's about it. His skating, size, intensity and work ethic are unremarkable and unless he becomes a beast in the summer, that will prevent him from becoming a legit top 6 NHLer.
He does have upside but this is definitely a key year for him. He was on the right track last season but he definitely needs to be better than that.
FerrisRox
"Wanna go, Prettyboy?"
That is a slap in the face to one of the best goaltenders of all time, Denis Lemieux.
This is an odd take.
I definitely have some questions about his skating - he's got an odd and inconsistent stride - but I have zero issue whatsoever with this intensity and work ethic.
Bouboumaster
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If I remember correctly, the only person calling him was Mark Bryson on the radio
Still tho, epic nickname
I hope he keep it!
That would be super boring
He needs better teammates too. He was fine considering his age and overall pro experience.
I think the work ethic stuff was a true concern when he was a teenager, part of the reason he fell to the 5th round. Since going to Sherbrooke, I think the doubts regarding work ethic and intensity are long gone.
I mean hard to question his intensity with the performance he gave us at the WJC. Can he bring it more consistently? Sure, like most young players. But he's certainly capable to bring it.
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Agreed, he is very engaged and strong on his skates. He will be a handful in the corners in a couple of years when he adds some man strength as his hands are exceptional as well as his puck protection skills.
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BLNY
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It still blows my mind that he didn't get picked until the 5th round. Of course COVID played a massive part in this but his talent was clear as day and the Habs got an absolute steal.
Was praying the Rangers picked him up with one of our 3rd rounders. Great pick and wish him well
(Just not with the Habs)
Was praying the Rangers picked him up with one of our 3rd rounders. Great pick and wish him well
(Just not with the Habs
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Think he'll be a decent 2nd line caliber player for most of his career but likely 3RW on Montreal the way their depth chart is shaping up. I think he probably ends up with 40-45 points this season, gets some PK and PP time.
Feels like we're building towards a Newhook-Beck-Roy 3rd line in a couple years which I think could be among the best in the league
Feels like we're building towards a Newhook-Beck-Roy 3rd line in a couple years which I think could be among the best in the league
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He think his hockey sense is probably better all around, but that wouldn't be a bad outcome at all.
Moose Head
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He’s a nice story, but truth is, if he ends up a key player on your top 2 lines you probably don’t have a very good team.
Chet Manley
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Every time seeing this I'd think "Dear Hyundai, we spell it Roy".He's destined for a Hyundai endorsement.
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Connor Bedard approved but let's see what the experts have to say
viceroy
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I believe his name is spelt Joshwa Wa.
Also I saw some stat recently that said the odds were often better on 5th Rnd Picks than 4th for some reason. Strange, I believe the Habs do better on 7ths than 6th's as well.
He's the son of my favourite Lemieux. That beautiful rat bastard.
I was gonna biatch about this but checked and he's only played 23 games in the NHL which means he's still a rookie and still eligible for the Calder.
