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Avalanche Address the 3C Position and Trade For Nicolas Roy. Will He Be a Good Fit?
Colorado Avalanche land Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs to bolster their 3C position, but was giving up a first-round pick too steep a price? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down what Roy brings to the ice—size, playoff grit, and physical presence—and question if his slower skating could impact the Avalanche’s trademark speed. With playoff experience and a year left on his contract, could Roy be the missing piece for a deep run, or did the Avs overpay for a bottom-six center?
The hosts analyze Chris MacFarland’s strategy, weighing the trade against the failed pursuit of Nazem…
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