suggesting the Avalanche<\/a> should be hunting Roy down to fix their middle-six.<\/p>\nChris MacFarland needs to find more grit for the bottom six before the deadline hits.<\/p>\n
The current roster has plenty of flash but lacks that heavy presence needed for a deep spring run.<\/p>\n
Roy is a mountain on the ice.<\/p>\n
Standing 6’4″, he’s the kind of imposing force that makes life miserable for opposing defenders.<\/p>\n
He isn’t just a big body; he’s a puck-possession beast who wins 53.6% of his draws.<\/p>\n
That’s a massive boost for a team that’s struggled to control the dots in key moments.<\/p>\n
He’s currently eating up minutes in Toronto with 20 points through 54 games this season.<\/p>\n
He is the versatile Swiss Army knife Colorado is missing<\/p>\n
Drafted in the 4th round by Carolina, Roy has turned into a premium depth player.<\/p>\n
He carries a $3 million price tag that fits nicely into a contender’s cap structure.<\/p>\n
But the real value is his playoff experience from his time in Vegas.<\/p>\n
He knows what it takes to lift the Cup.<\/p>\n
He\u2019s the type of player who thrives when the game gets tight and the space disappears.<\/p>\n
Toronto might be hesitant to move him, but the Avs have the assets to make a move happen.<\/p>\n
Treliving doesn’t have to hurry, but the phone is definitely ringing off the hook.<\/p>\n
If the price hits a first-rounder or a top-tier prospect, you have to think the Leafs pull the trigger.<\/p>\n
The market for 6’4″ centers who can actually play doesn’t just open up every day.<\/p>\n
And if Colorado pulls this off, the rest of the West is in serious trouble.<\/p>\n
Previously on Toronto Hockey Daily<\/p>\n
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The fit between Nicolas Roy and the Colorado Avalanche could push a deal through quickly<\/p>\n
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