Nicolas Roy: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 4

How Maple Leafs’ ‘misfits’ third line has benefitted all of Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, Bobby McMann

When a team undergoes an overhaul in the offseason and starts off their season poorly, the blame will always make its way to the team’s offseason acquisitions at some point.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 4

Nicolas Roy using Maple Leafs’ road trip to elevate his game

Nicolas Roy is becoming a very important player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and his impact is being felt all over the ice. Roy has turned it on of late and is doing his best to ensure the bottom-six of the Leafs is making an impact throughout the team’s current road trip.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 3

3 takeaways from Leafs-Panthers: Joshua-Roy-McMann on fire, Stecher rewarded for excellent start

It may have taken until December, but the Toronto Maple Leafs played their best game of the season, thumping the Florida Panthers 4-1. Toronto was coming off a 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, a comprehensive win that may have served as a catalyst for change.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Maple Leafs to activate Auston Matthews, Nicolas Roy from IR

Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Nicolas Roy will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Blue Jackets, per Mark Masters of TSN.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25

Maple Leafs get good news with latest injury updates

There is some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 24

Leafs practice notes: Roy fully participates, Matthews, Knies join skills session, ‘high-minute players’ off the ice

It’s been a turbulent time for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are sitting dead last in the Eastern Conference as of Monday. Toronto resumed practicing at the Ford Performance Centre on Monday, with two days between its next contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 20

Maple Leafs activate Scott Laughton from IR, Nicolas Roy on IR retroactive to November 15

The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated forward Scott Laughton from injured reserve ahead of the team’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nicolas Roy has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to November 15.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

The Toronto Maple Leafs Injury List Keeps Getting Longer

The Toronto Maple Leafs received another blow on Tuesday as forward Nicolas Roy was placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old centre suffered an upper-body injury during practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 17

Leafs practice notes: Nicolas Roy ruled out vs. Blues, Troy Stecher makes strong 1st impression

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was demonstrative in his instruction during Monday’s practice, stopping drills several times to make sure the message was received.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / November 17

Leafs’ Nic Roy out with upper-body injury, no timeline for return

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without a key member of their bottom six forwards for the time being, as head coach Craig Berube told a group of reporters that included David Alter of The Hockey News that center Nicolas Roy will be sidelined indefinitely with an upper-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: What to Do with Roy, Cowan & Valis

It’s been a choppy start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and no one should be surprised. New systems, new players, and a new voice behind the bench take time to settle.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Maple Leafs Report Card: Joshua, Roy, and Maccelli Still Seeking Their Game

It’s still early, but five games in, we’ve seen enough of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ three new faces — Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy, and Matias Maccelli — to get a first impression.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 12

Nicolas Roy says mental mistakes held Maple Leafs back vs. Red Wings

Nicolas Roy feels the Toronto Maple Leafs beat themselves on Saturday night in Detroit. The Leafs were up 2-0 to end the first period, thanks in large part to their depth, including Roy, who scored his first as a Leaf, and then the wheels fell off.

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Anthony Stolarz’s extension sets Maple Leafs up nicely for free agency next offseason

The 2025 offseason has potential to go down as one of the most important in recent history for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The obvious elephant in the room is the Mitch Marner saga, which ended with a sign-and-trade to the Vegas Golden Knights and Nicolas Roy coming back the other way.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 30

Maple Leafs’ Surprising 3 R’s of the Preseason: Rielly, Reimer, and Roy

Preseason isn’t about trophies—it’s about reading the tea leaves. And with the Toronto Maple Leafs, three names keep surfacing again and again: Morgan Rielly, Nicolas Roy, and James Reimer.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

Dakota Joshua sees fit with Nicolas Roy and Matias Maccelli as a shutdown line

Dakota Joshua slotted back into the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup Saturday for more preseason action, as the team fell 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens. The game was a first look at the pairing of Joshua and Nicolas Roy on the third line, two new adds this season who boast size and physicality for Toronto’s bottom six.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 27

Nicolas Roy focused on making life hard for opponents ahead of Maple Leafs preseason debut

Nicolas Roy is set to take the ice for the first time as a Toronto Maple Leaf on Saturday, as preseason action continues. The Quebec native will make his debut in front of a Montreal crowd as the Leafs take on the Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / September 23

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Roy, Benoit, Domi & Woll

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate training camp, balancing injury management, personal leaves, and roster opportunities for their young players.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

What Can Maple Leaf Fans Expect From Nicolas Roy?

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Nicolas Roy Brings Size, Skill & Playoff Snarl to the Maple Leafs

Born in Amos, Quebec—about a 5½ hour drive north of Ottawa—on February 7, 1997, 28-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicolas Roy was a prolific goal-scorer and playmaker for the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 4

How Can Maple Leafs Fans Not Appreciate Nicolas Roy?

Sometimes, it doesn’t take long for a player to win over a new fan base. In fact, sometimes all it takes is saying the right thing at the right time. In his very first media appearance as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nicolas Roy did exactly that.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Nicolas Roy Is ‘DNA’ Change Maple Leafs Are Looking For

The Toronto Maple Leafs recently acquired Nicolas Roy from the Vegas Golden Knights, after a sign and trade with forward Mitch Marner. While it would’ve been nice to have acquired more, there really wasn’t going to be more added when dealing with moves like this.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Golden Knights reportedly acquire, extend Mitch Marner

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shortly thereafter, Friedman shared that Marner is expected to sign an eight-year, $96M deal ($12M AAV) with the Golden Knights.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 29

Maple Leafs, Golden Knights Talking Sign-and-Trade for Mitch Marner

Trade talks between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vegas Golden Knights appear to be active. The centerpiece of the deal is Mitch Marner, in what might be a sign-and-trade move ahead of free agency on July 1.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / May 9