Joshua Roy, a 21-year-old Quebecois prospect, might see his ambitions of cracking the Montreal Canadiens' lineup compromised following the arrival of Patrik Laine.
Despite an encouraging first professional season with nine points in 23 games, Roy now faces increased competition to secure a spot among the top three lines.
With Laine's addition, the Canadiens find themselves with a surplus of forwards, forcing Roy to compete with established players like Joel Armia, Josh Anderson, and Brendan Gallagher.
This situation could lead Roy to start a second season with the Laval Rocket. Although he is at a crucial stage in his development, his offensive style doesn't align with a fourth-line role, making his immediate future with the Canadiens uncertain.