Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nicolas Roy

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 5, 2026

How Nicolas Roy built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nicolas Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL. He was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2015. A significant achievement in his career is winning the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023, marking a high point in his professional journey.

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2010: Played for Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Bantam AA

During the 2010–11 season, Nicolas Roy played minor ice hockey for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Bantam AA in the MMBAA.

2012: Invited to Allstate All-Canadians mentorship camp

In 2012, Nicolas Roy was invited to attend the Allstate All-Canadians mentorship camp.

September 6, 2013: Traded to Chicoutimi Saguenéens

On September 6, 2013, Nicolas Roy was traded to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens.

2013: Competed for Team Québec White at QGC-16 and Received Prospect Award

In 2013, Nicolas Roy competed for Team Québec White at the QGC-16 and received the QMAAA's Prospect Award.

2013: Drafted by Cape Breton Screaming Eagles

In 2013, Nicolas Roy was drafted first overall by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles at the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry draft but refused to play for the league unless his rights were traded to a Quebec-based one.

2013: Drafted by Cape Breton Screaming Eagles and Refused to Play

In 2013, Nicolas Roy was selected first overall by the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles at the QMJHL draft but refused to play in the league unless his rights were traded to a Quebec team.

2014: Competed for Canada at Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament

In 2014, Nicolas Roy competed for Canada at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament.

2014: Named Assistant Captain for Chicoutimi Saguenéens

In 2014, Nicolas Roy was named an assistant captain for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in his rookie season.

2014: Played for Team Canada Quebec and Won Gold Medal

In 2014, Nicolas Roy's first international campaign was with Team Canada Quebec at the U17 World Hockey Challenge where he won a gold medal.

April 15, 2015: Named to Team Canada's Roster

On April 15, 2015, Nicolas Roy was named to Team Canada's final roster prior to the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championship.

2015: Competed for Canada at IIHF World U18 Championships

In 2015, Nicolas Roy competed for Canada at the IIHF World U18 Championships.

2015: Drafted by Carolina Hurricanes

In 2015, Nicolas Roy was drafted 96th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL entry draft.

2015: Ranked 45th and Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes

Leading up to the 2015 NHL entry draft, Nicolas Roy was ranked 45th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau and was drafted in the fourth round, 96th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes.

2015: Traded to Chicoutimi Saguenéens

On September 6, 2013, Nicolas Roy was traded to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in exchange for Chicoutimi’s first round picks in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 QMJHL drafts.

2016: Returned to QMJHL and Named to First All-Star Team

In 2016, Nicolas Roy returned to the QMJHL for the 2016–17 season to complete his major junior career and was named to the QMJHL First All-Star Team.

2016: Named Saguenéens's Captain and Signed with Carolina Hurricanes

In 2016, Nicolas Roy was appointed the Saguenéens's captain and named to the QMJHL First All-Star Team and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

2016: Traded to Chicoutimi Saguenéens

On September 6, 2013, Nicolas Roy was traded to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in exchange for Chicoutimi’s first round picks in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 QMJHL drafts.