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Nicolas Roy’s Toronto Misfit Story | NHL News
Nicolas Roy, a gritty, defensively sound center and Stanley Cup winner, didn’t dazzle offensively in Toronto despite his pedigree — just 5 goals in 59 games. But the Leafs’ failure to find his optimal role may have cost them more than just points. In Colorado, he thrived as a third-line anchor, exactly where he was built to play. The trade for a conditional pick raises the bigger question: could Roy have been more effective in Toronto if they’d given him the right fit? It’s a cautionary tale about roster alignment — sometimes, the player isn’t the problem, it’s the system. Listen in…
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