The Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping they would be able to keep Mitchell Marner from walking this offseason, and could keep him around as they tried to push for their first Stanley Cup since 1967. Unfortunately, he opted to leave the team, waived his trade protection to accept a trade, and signed an eight-year extension with the Vegas Golden Knights, despite wanting to stay with the Maple Leafs.
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The player they received in return, Nicolas Roy, is a solid player, but his offensive production isn’t close to what Marner was able to provide during his time as a Maple Leaf. However, there is still a lot to be excited about, so what can Maple Leaf fans expect out of Roy next season?
Roy’s Analytics
The first thing to look at, and one of the most important indicators, is how their analytics look. They aren’t the be-all, end-all, but they can provide some insight into what fans could expect out of a new player.
Take a look at this player card from JFreshHockey on X:
Two-way centre and playmaker Nicolas Roy may be headed to Toronto as part of a Mitch Marner sign-and-trade pic.twitter.com/2BrQ1AqBka
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 28, 2025
This would indicate he is a defensive-minded playmaker who can be effective in a depth role as a third-line centre. He could be someone who gets a look on the penalty kill with the Maple Leafs next season, and with how solid he is in that regard, he could help them improve.
His offensive style isn’t something that has stood out as his strong suit, but he can still create opportunities for himself and his teammates in the right situation.
Roy’s Point Production & Value in the Postseason
Last season, Roy scored 15 goals and added 16 assists for 31 points through 71 games. Throughout his career, he has scored 68 goals and added 98 assists for 166 points through 369 games, which comes out to a 0.45 points-per-game average. In the playoffs last season, he scored two goals and added two assists for four points through 11 games. In 79 career playoff games, he has scored 10 goals and added 22 assists for 32 points.
Roy won’t blow anyone away with his point production, and he won’t directly replace Marner’s 102-point production from last season, but being able to score 15 goals and notch 30 points at a consistent pace from…
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