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Maple Leafs Trade Roy to Avalanche for Future Picks

3/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick.
If the 2027 pick is top-10, the Leafs will receive an unprotected first-round pick in 2028 instead.
Roy has five goals and 20 points in 59 games this season, and the move signals the Leafs' sell-off as they seek draft capital after the Mitch Marner trade.

History

Historical Context

The 1967 NHL Expansion Draft, held on June 6, doubled the league's size from six to twelve teams, introducing franchises like the Los Angeles Kings and Minnesota North Stars. This pivotal moment reshaped team strategies and competition, as existing teams adapted to new dynamics. The recent trade of Nicolas Roy by the Toronto Maple Leafs reflects ongoing trends in team management, echoing strategies from the expansion era.

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Story summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded center Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick.
If the 2027 pick is top-10, the Leafs will receive an unprotected first-round pick in 2028 instead.
Roy has five goals and 20 points in 59 games this season, and the move signals the Leafs' sell-off as they seek draft capital after the Mitch Marner trade.

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