Though he had some difficulties in his first two games, showing a somewhat subdued performance, the 20-year-old forward rebounded nicely thereafter. In his last three games, Roy has scored two points, including his first NHL goal against the New Jersey Devils.
Renaud Lavoie recently shared interesting information. According to Joshua Roy, Connor Bedard, the first overall pick in the last draft, was one of the first players to contact him to congratulate him on his first NHL goal.
It's worth noting that the two forwards were teammates on the Canadian team in 2022 and 2023. Their collaboration led them to often share the same line during their recent participation in this prestigious tournament, where they collectively scored an impressive total of 14 goals and 20 assists (34 points) in just 7 games.
Certainly, it's rewarding to see the young prospect's development with the main team. Roy has clearly demonstrated the potential to become a top offensive forward in the NHL, thanks to his remarkable game vision and consistent ability to position himself effectively in the offensive zone.
