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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 15:12:55 GMT -5
This is a swing for the fences pick. Boom or bust. Uber talented, but skating needs work and very inconsistent.
Worth the gamble. On my list.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 15:15:15 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 15:17:04 GMT -5
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Post by folatre on Jul 24, 2021 15:39:19 GMT -5
I have no problem with this pick in the 5th round because the kid is very gifted with the puck. However, Roy is physically underwhelming and the skating issue is not insignificant. He will have a lot of work to do to get to the NHL, but hopefully his first two seasons in Junior have served notice to him that being the same player you were at 15-16 years old is not going to cut it at 18-19.
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 24, 2021 21:16:06 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 25, 2021 13:47:38 GMT -5
I have no problem with this pick in the 5th round because the kid is very gifted with the puck. However, Roy is physically underwhelming and the skating issue is not insignificant. He will have a lot of work to do to get to the NHL, but hopefully his first two seasons in Junior have served notice to him that being the same player you were at 15-16 years old is not going to cut it at 18-19. I think they key to Roy getting it back on track is for his level of WILL to catch up to his level of SKILL. He went number 1 in the Q draft based on undeniable talent and skill, but you cannot ride that alone without the effort to back it up. TT mentioned they are ready to work with him on the off ice conditioning and skating, and that he has already started a much better training regime this offseason. Grant McCagg tweeted today that he has lost a lot of weight as he was playing overweight, and thus slow and sluggish. That is why I really like this pick. Swing for the fences with a boom or bust player at this point of the draft. Of course he has big warts that need fixing, but that is why he slipped to the fifth round instead of the second or third. Some talented kids just flame out because they are not willing to put the hard work in. Hopefully, Roy is a case of one who can turn it around. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 25, 2021 13:47:56 GMT -5
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Jul 26, 2021 21:32:29 GMT -5
From Habs EOTP:
Roy started the season with Saint John and averaged over a point per game before being moved to Sherbrooke for their playoff run. His production didn’t taper off with the Phoenix although they were quickly eliminated in the postseason. He was the first-overall selection in the 2019 QMJHL draft.
Bio
Centre
Shoots: Left
DOB: August 6, 2003 – St-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec
Height: 6’0
Weight: 190 lbs
Scouting Reports
First Star Scouting: A highly skilled offensive-minded forward who excels particularly at scoring goals, Roy’s dynamic ability is hindered by a sloppy skating stride but can slip checks with flashy and deceptive puck skill in the offensive zone. Needs to find the interior of the ice more, but has a very good wrist shot and can score from medium ranges with a deceptive and quick release.
DraftPro Hockey: A dual-threat, highly skilled offensive minded forward. Skating is a much needed area for improvement. Lacks in quickness and footspeed. Some strong edges used along the boards. High-end skill takes over at times offensively. Elite offensive instincts. Good hand-eye. Nifty puck control in tight. Excellent playmaker with superb vision. Boom or bust potential with high offensive upside. NHL top six potential.
Future Considerations: He reads and processes information very quickly on breakouts, allowing him to find outlets promptly. He excels at weaving through sticks and pressure to find the right passing lanes thanks to nifty edgework, fantastic spacial recognition, and lightning-quick hands. His cycle play is very impressive, as he floats around dangerous areas as a constant scoring threat and shows his complete skillset in tight. Roy stands out for his excellent instinctive positioning, being able to jump on rebounds without decent quickness and sneaking his way behind defenses. While he works the cycle well with simple decision-making and slick hands, he could use more urgency and explosiveness in his skating to be more effective off the rush. He’s a smooth skater, but his stride is very upright and he doesn’t get much power from each stride. He needs to have a lower center of gravity in-stride. He will need to improve his shooting power to be a threat from outside but his wicked scoring touch and remarkably accurate wrist shot already allows him to bury high-danger chances with precision or even thread the needle from tough angles.
Recrutes: You don’t often see a former number-one overall pick get traded in his NHL draft year and that was a red flag for scouts right there. Has a dangerous shot and has above average playmaking abilities; where the issues come in are with his heart and work ethic. Needs to get in better shape and show that he wants it.
HockeyProspect: A mix of inferior skating and a poor compete level is difficult to overcome, despite the level of talent that exists within any player, in order to move forward to the NHL. This is what Roy will be faced with in the next few years. Roy has good offensive skills but lacks a lot of key ingredients to thrive at the pro level, which makes it very hard to be confident when projecting him as a full-time NHLer in the future.
Elite Prospects: He uses teammates to find scoring opportunities. He remains only a shooter, but as he can beat goalies cleanly over and over again at this level, you can’t really blame him. Otherwise, he remains physical and a good puck protector, turning his back to opponents as they pressure him, holding the puck on the boards, and finding short outlets.
The Draft Analyst: He’s an average skater and has had issues with consistency, but Roy has elite puck skills and a visible knack to create offense once inside the offensive zone. At times he dominates a shift using his smarts, skill, and savviness to control the pace and set up teammates with tape-to-tape passes, only to lose on-ice prominence for consecutive shifts thereafter. The tools are there; Roy simply needs to find consistency and drive to become a solid NHL player rather than someone who peaked in his teenage years.
Corey Pronman: He’s a very skilled player who can make tough plays through defenders. He can shoot the puck, but I find he’s at his best when he’s using his skill and creating for his teammates. Roy isn’t a physical player and needs work off the puck. He has subpar footspeed and scouts question whether his game translates to the NHL. He’s a tough player to figure out and one of the more divisive players in the draft due to his great skill and production, but also his warts.
Rankings
Future Considerations: 75
McKeen’s: 46
Central Scouting: 66 (NA Skaters)
Recrutes: 109
The Hockey News: 73
Draft Prospects Hockey: 85
The Draft Analyst: 115
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