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Joshua Roy Finally Called Up by the Canadiens? A Recent Development Has Changed Everything

Many fans are eagerly awaiting the NHL debut of Quebec forward Joshua Roy, who is having an excellent first season with the Laval Rocket. Given the current difficulties of Montreal's attack, many fans believe he could be an important addition to Martin St-Louis's top-6.

Indeed, after two exceptional seasons in the LHJMQ, the Canadiens prospect leads the Rocket in scoring with an impressive tally of five goals and seven assists (12 points) in ten games. There's no doubt he has very interesting offensive skills, and he seems destined for a promising future in the Bettman circuit.

During a visit to L'Antichambre on RDS Friday night, Joshua Roy made a significant statement regarding the possibility of an eventual call-up. The forward from Saint-Georges-de-Beauce indicated that he was happy to be in Laval and that his current situation provided him the opportunity to continue his development while gaining confidence.

"I think I'm just trying to focus on Laval right now. I'm there for a good reason, to develop, and so far, it's going super well. Every day is an opportunity for me to become a better hockey player. I'm happy to be with the Rocket and to be able to play important minutes at the moment. Jean-François Houle trusts me immensely, he uses me in power play and at the end of the game. For me, for my confidence, being in Laval helps me enormously." - Joshua Roy

The CH management has often made the mistake of bringing young prospects too quickly to the Tricolore, and we are delighted to see that the situation is completely different with Joshua Roy. Kent Hughes wants to give him the opportunity to play important minutes to allow him to continue his progression, which could be greatly beneficial for the rest of his career.

However, if ever the Laval Rocket is officially eliminated from the playoff race at the end of the season, it would be very interesting to see the forward play a few games with the Canadiens. This audition would provide a better idea of his level of play, as he would have the chance to play against the world's best hockey players.

One thing is certain, the management has a specific plan for Joshua Roy, and the forward clearly adheres to it, which is excellent news for the organization.

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