"The Avalanche's first-round pick is top 10 protected, so if the Avalanche's pick lands in the top 10 of next year's draft, the Maple Leafs will receive an unprotected first-round pick from the Avalanche in 2028. As for the fifth-round pick, the Avalanche currently own three fifth-round picks in the upcoming draft, and the Leafs will receive whichever of the picks is the lowest."
"Roy, who was acquired by the Maple Leafs in the sign-and-trade involving Mitch Marner back in June, carries a $3 million cap hit for one more year after this season and will join a Colorado Avalanche team that has been a juggernaut in 2025-26. They have the most points in the NHL by a wide margin, currently sitting at 91 points with a record of 41-10-9."
"The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, will regain some draft capital in the midst of what's been a lost season for them. They were without a 2027 first-round pick at the time of the trade, having dealt it to the Philadelphia Flyers in the trade for Scott Laughton at last year's trade deadline, and now have an additional fifth-round pick in 2026."
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a top-10 protected 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick. If Colorado's first-round pick falls in the top 10, Toronto receives an unprotected 2028 first-rounder instead. Roy carries a $3 million cap hit through next season. The Avalanche, leading the NHL with 91 points on a 41-10-9 record, acquire a third-line centre to strengthen their Stanley Cup pursuit. Roy has recorded 20 points in 59 games this season. The Maple Leafs regain draft capital after trading their 2027 first-round pick to Philadelphia at last year's deadline, addressing needs during a difficult season.
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