Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nicolas Roy

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

Nicolas Roy is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL. Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2015, Roy achieved significant success with the Vegas Golden Knights, winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. His career highlights his skill and contribution as a centre in professional hockey.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Played for Rouyn-Noranda Huskies

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

2012: 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, the Screaming Eagles traded Nicolas Roy to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in exchange for Chicoutimi’s first round picks in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 QMJHL drafts.

2013: Competed for Team Québec

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 he refused to play for the league unless his rights were traded to a Quebec-based team.

2014: Selected for CHL Top Prospects Game

During the 2014–15 QMJHL season, Nicolas Roy was selected for the CHL Top Prospects Game and set new career highs in goals, assists, and points.

2014: U17 World Hockey Challenge

In 2014, Nicolas Roy's first international campaign was with Team Canada Quebec at the U17 World Hockey Challenge. He would play for Team Canada in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he won a gold medal.

2014: Competed for Canada

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

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

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

2015: Drafted by Carolina Hurricanes

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

2015: IIHF World U18 Championships

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

2015: QMJHL Draft

In 2015, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens had a first round pick in the QMJHL draft as part of a trade with the Screaming Eagles.

2015: Ranked 45th Among North American Skaters

Leading up to the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Nicolas Roy was ranked 45th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.

2016: Summer Training with Josianne Domingue

After playing in two games for the Checkers, Roy returned to his hometown of Amos to spend his summer in 2016 training with kinesiologist Josianne Domingue.

2016: Named to QMJHL First All-Star Team

At the conclusion of the 2015–16 season, Nicolas Roy was named to the QMJHL First All-Star Team and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. Roy subsequently joined the Hurricanes American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, for the remainder of the season.

2016: QMJHL Draft

In 2016, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens had a first round pick in the QMJHL draft as part of a trade with the Screaming Eagles.

2017: World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

In 2017, Roy competed for Canada at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

2017: Won Silver Medal

In 2017, Roy competed with Team Canada at the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he helped them win a silver medal.

2017: Reassigned to Checkers

Prior to the 2017–18 season, Roy attended the Hurricanes training camp but was reassigned to the Checkers.

April 7, 2018: NHL Debut

On April 7, 2018, Nicolas Roy made his NHL debut in the last game of the Hurricanes season.

June 26, 2019: Traded to Vegas Golden Knights

On June 26, 2019, Roy was traded by the Hurricanes, along with a conditional 2021 fifth-round pick, to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Erik Haula.

2019: Golden Knights and Chicago Wolves

During the 2019–20 NHL season, Nicolas Roy frequently moved between the Golden Knights and their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.

2019: Won Calder Cup Playoffs

In 2019, Roy recorded 15 points, including six goals, in 19 games to help the Checkers clinch the Calder Cup.

April 22, 2020: Signed Two-Year Contract Extension

On April 22, 2020, Nicolas Roy signed a two-year contract extension with the Golden Knights.

2021: Conditional Draft Pick

In 2021, the Vegas Golden Knights received a conditional fifth-round pick as part of the trade of Nicolas Roy from the Carolina Hurricanes.

June 30, 2025: Traded to Toronto Maple Leafs

On Monday, June 30, 2025, Nicolas Roy was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. In return, the Golden Knights received right winger Mitch Marner as part of a sign-and-trade deal.