Montreal Canadiens Reassign Forward Joshua Roy to AHL Laval

Montreal Canadiens Roster Adjustment

The Montreal Canadiens have announced a roster adjustment, sending young forward Joshua Roy back to their AHL team, the Laval Rocket. During his latest stint with the Canadiens, the 22-year-old appeared in two matches but did not manage to score.

Performance Overview

Overall this season, Roy has played three games in the NHL, without registering any points, while accumulating two shots on goal and two penalty minutes, maintaining an even plus/minus rating.

In the AHL, Roy has had a more productive year, notching four goals and three assists for a total of seven points, alongside a plus-4 rating. The Canadiens are hopeful that this return to Laval will give him the opportunity to refine his skills and push for another chance to join the NHL squad.

Career Highlights

Roy was drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, being selected 150th overall by Montreal. In his career with the Canadiens, spanning 38 games across three seasons, he has recorded a total of six goals and five assists. His most successful season thus far came during the 2023-24 campaign, where he scored four goals and added five assists over the course of 23 games.