Joshua Roy to be recalled by the Canadiens? The Quebecer made a significant gesture with the Rocket

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Jim Sullivan
November 16, 2024 (9:58)

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Since the beginning of the season, Martin St-Louis' offense has been criticized many times for its lack of offensive production.

After all, the Montreal Canadiens' head coach has very few options to create a true top-6, which explains why the team is 20th in the NHL with only 46 goals scored in 17 games.

However, there is a little guy from our region who is currently playing with the Laval Rocket, whose main asset is generating offense.

Everywhere he has been, Joshua Roy has been able to make a significant offensive contribution, he is having an excellent start to the season with 7 goals and 6 assists (13 points) in 12 games in the AHL.

Personally, even if I think he had a very bad training camp, I think it is time to offer him a promotion to the big club.

Moreover, if we are to believe Anthony Marcotte's comments, the Beauceron is working hard to earn a recall with the Montreal Canadiens, who are now much more involved in the game.

Whether it's blocking shots or winning battles along the boards, Joshua Roy finally seems to have understood that he must be a key player in all facets of the game, and not just in the opposing territory.

"As for Roy, a lackluster camp in Montreal prompted the organization to demote him to Laval to start a second season. His start strangely resembles last year's, when the Beauceron was even at the top of the league's scorers in the first weeks of the calendar.

This is a good start for Roy this year, as his level of involvement is more noticeable from game to game. We've even seen him block shots and get a little more physically involved along the boards, although that's not his cup of tea." - Anthony Marcotte

While he's primarily known for his offensive skills, the 2021 fifth-round pick simply can't rely on his talent in enemy territory to find success in the National Hockey League.

He's well aware that he needs to become dominant in all facets of the game, as he's working very hard to become a more complete player on the ice, with a view to getting an opportunity with the Habs.

Of course, I don't think he's the solution to all of the Habs' problems, but I'm convinced that he could bring a different dimension to Martin St-Louis' second line, which has been struggling lately.

In your opinion, should the Montreal Canadiens recall Joshua Roy?

Since his professional debut, the 21-year-old forward has scored 20 goals and 25 assists (45 points) in 53 games with the Laval Rocket in the American League. In addition, he has also collected 9 points, including 4 goals, in 23 games with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL.