"Roy, who just turned 29 in February, has one year remaining on his contract at a reasonable $3 million. He played 59 games with the Leafs, recording just 20 points. Roy was used exclusively in a third-line role in Toronto with a revolving door of linemates, including everyone from Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli to Nick Robertson and Easton Cowan."
"In terms of value, Brad Treliving did fairly well. The first-round pick is top-12-protected and would be unprotected if it rolls over into the next season. This return falls reasonably in line with the price the Leafs paid for Scott Laughton just a year prior."
"While the Leafs won't net a player back in this Roy trade, they also aren't retaining any of his salary and didn't send Colorado back any assets beyond Roy, making it basically a wash - one that arguably favours the Leafs' return, depending on how one rates Grebenkin."
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded 29-year-old forward Nic Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a top-12 protected first-round pick in 2027 and a fifth-round pick in 2026. Roy played 59 games for Toronto, recording 20 points while primarily used in a third-line role with inconsistent linemate combinations. The trade represents the Leafs' first move to replenish their depleted draft cupboard, which contained only nine picks over the next two drafts. General manager Brad Treliving achieved reasonable value in the transaction, with the return comparable to the Scott Laughton acquisition from the previous year. The trade occurs in a market where similar forwards have commanded second and third-round picks.
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