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.
On February 5, 1997, Nicolas Roy was born. He is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre.
During the 2010-11 season, Nicolas Roy played minor ice hockey for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Bantam AA in the MMBAA.
In 2012, Nicolas Roy was invited to attend the Allstate All-Canadians mentorship camp.
In 2012, Nicolas Roy's sister, Mélina, competed for Team Quebec at the National Women's Under-18 Championship.
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.
In 2013, Nicolas Roy competed for Team Québec White at the QGC-16 and received the QMAAA's Prospect Award.
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.
As a result of Roy's decision to not play for his draft team, in advance of the 2014 QMJHL Entry Draft, the QMJHL made a rule change concerning the protocol for compensatory draft picks in the event of a non-reporting player.
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.
On April 15, 2015, Roy was named to the Team Canada's final roster prior to the 2015 IIHF World U18 Championship.
In 2015, Nicolas Roy was drafted 96th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL Entry Draft.
In 2015, Roy competed for Canada at the IIHF World U18 Championships.
In 2015, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens had a first round pick in the QMJHL draft as part of a trade with the Screaming Eagles.
Leading up to the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Nicolas Roy was ranked 45th among North American skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau.
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.
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.
In 2016, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens had a first round pick in the QMJHL draft as part of a trade with the Screaming Eagles.
Prior to the 2017–18 season, Roy attended the Hurricanes training camp but was reassigned to the Checkers.
On April 7, 2018, Nicolas Roy made his NHL debut in the last game of the Hurricanes season.
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.
During the 2019–20 NHL season, Nicolas Roy frequently moved between the Golden Knights and their AHL affiliate, the Chicago Wolves.
In 2019, Roy recorded 15 points, including six goals, in 19 games to help the Checkers clinch the Calder Cup.
On April 22, 2020, Nicolas Roy signed a two-year contract extension with the Golden Knights.
In 2021, the Vegas Golden Knights received a conditional fifth-round pick as part of the trade of Nicolas Roy from the Carolina Hurricanes.
In 2023, Nicolas Roy won the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights.
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.
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