Avalanche trades for Nicolas Roy from Toronto, adds No. 3 center
The Denver Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Colorado Avalanche acquired center Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick (top-10 protected) and a 2026 fifth-round pick, addressing their need for a strong third-line center.
- Roy, a 6-foot-4, right-shot center known for his defensive skills and penalty killing, has one year remaining on his contract with a $3 million cap hit and has previously won a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.
- The Avalanche now have Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson, Roy, and Jack Drury as their main centers heading into the playoffs, with coach Jared Bednar preferring Roy in the third-line role.
- This trade continues
