Canadiens' Announcement: It's Now Confirmed for Joshua Roy and That's Not All
The Montreal Canadiens made a surprise announcement regarding young forward Joshua Roy.
It's now confirmed: he's back with the big club, as Kent Hughes has just recalled him from the Laval Rocket.
Joshua Roy is coming as a reinforcement, and moves are expected soon for the Canadiens
With his return to Montreal, Hughes injects new blood into Martin St. Louis' lineup, at a time when the team seems to be in dire need of it.
According to journalist Anthony Marcotte, who covers the farm club's games, this recall is fully deserved.
The Quebecer has significantly improved his game on both sides of the ice, and Marcotte even says he won't be returning to Laval after this recall.
This situation raises a potential management headache for Hughes.
With a roster of 23 players now, including Roy, and the imminent return of Patrik Laine and Rafael Harvey-Pinard, there will soon be too many players with the Canadiens.
Movements are therefore to be expected in the roster, whether via waivers or a trade.
Michael Pezzetta's name is widely circulated as a potential candidate for an upcoming departure.
However, even with Roy integrated into Montreal, another player will have to be moved to make room for Laine and Harvey-Pinard in the coming days.
Major decisions are looming for the Canadiens.
Roy, 6 feet and 187 pounds, a fifth-round pick in 2021, has scored eight goals and 16 points in 17 games with the Rocket this season.
More details will follow.
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Are you happy with the decision to recall Joshua Roy from the Laval Rocket? | ||
| Yes | 92 | 89.3 % |
| No | 11 | 10.7 % |
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