The NHL trade rumor mill is buzzing louder than ever in Montreal, and at the center of the storm stands Joshua Roy—a young forward whose name is suddenly on everyone’s lips. With the offseason looming and the Montreal Canadiens facing pivotal decisions about their roster, Roy’s future has become one of the hottest topics among fans and insiders alike.
Once considered an under-the-radar prospect, Roy’s impressive performance with both the Laval Rocket and the Canadiens this season has catapulted him into the spotlight, drawing the attention of teams across the league. Now, as speculation intensifies and trade talks swirl, the Canadiens’ management faces a major crossroads: Should they capitalize on Roy’s rising value to address other needs, or hold onto a promising homegrown talent who could shape the team’s future? With emotions running high and the stakes even higher, the coming weeks promise to be filled with intrigue, debate, and potentially franchise-altering decisions.

Mar 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Joshua Roy (89) reacts after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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The excellent Marco D’Amico had some good news to report regarding a possible trade involving Montreal Canadiens forward Joshua Roy.

We know Roy’s name has been popping up more and more in trade rumors. Some would like to see Kent Hughes include him in a bigger deal-especially to acquire a second-line center-but the key question is..

Does Joshua Roy currently hold good trade value in the NHL?

All signs point to the answer being great news!

NHL teams are absolutely showing interest in Joshua Roy on the trade market!

Here’s what D’Amico had to say on the topic:

“According to D’Amico, if the Canadiens are willing to part with Joshua Roy, there are teams across the NHL interested in the Quebec native, who has the appeal of having played for Team Canada at the World Juniors and had solid moments in the NHL.”
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So it’s not just young Adam Engstrom drawing attention on the market.

What do you think-will Kent Hughes trade one of his young players this summer?

At 21 years old, Joshua Roy recorded 35 points in 47 games this season with the Laval Rocket, including 20 goals. He also added 2 goals in 12 games with the Montreal Canadiens.

Let’s not forget, Roy was a 5th-round pick (150th overall) by the Canadiens in 2021-and he wasn’t selected by the current front office.