Leafs' most underrated player is becoming impossible to ignore

"Roy has had a strong campaign with the Maple Leafs; while he won't show up on the scoresheet, he provides a strong center with defensive structure and a bit of playmaking ability. The Quebec native has led the Maple Leafs' penalty kill to third best in the NHL, a far improvement from years past, and is very effective in the faceoff circle."

"Over this past stretch of Maple Leafs hockey, we have seen a third line thrive with Nic Roy, Easton Cowan, and Nick Robertson. This trio has generated offence and has played in all types of situations. The Maple Leafs went through a rough stretch with their newly acquired players, where it seemed like nobody was going to fit, except for Roy. He isn't a name that will stick out, but someone extremely important to their lineup."

"The Maple Leafs acquired Nic Roy during the offseason last year in a trade that sent Roy to Toronto in exchange for Mitch Marner's rights. The Maple Leafs knew that their time with Marner was up, and the Golden Knights were the top team to get Marner in free agency. The Golden Knights had been talking to Marner when he was still a member of the Maple Leafs, and for Vegas to get away with this sent Roy the Maple Leafs way."

Nicolas Roy was acquired by Toronto in the offseason in the trade tied to Mitch Marner's rights. Roy anchors the third line and supplies defensive structure, faceoff proficiency, and some playmaking. Roy has helped lift the Maple Leafs' penalty kill to third best in the NHL and has been effective in all situations. A line with Roy, Easton Cowan, and Nick Robertson has generated offense while handling tough minutes. Roy has produced four goals and 13 assists in 40 games and has earned the coaching staff's trust through consistent, dependable play.

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