inkman Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 What exactly is Roy's potential? I haven't really heard too much about this and am curious to find out what my Sabrespace peers thoughts are. Here are some scouting reports: Sportsnet.ca Assets Has a never-say-quit mentality and an impeccable work ethic. Sees the ice well and has a knack for racking up impressive point totals. Flaws At 5-9, he must avoid injuries--especially since he plays a physical game. Can he keep up production over the long haul? Career potential Top six forward. BleedingBlueandGold.com STRENGTHS: fiesty and always working hard on the ice excellent hockey sense shifty with good passing ability WEAKNESSES: not a pure goalscorer has a very bad reputation across the league as a diver always will have to overcome lack of size CAREER POTENTIAL: Top-Six Forward hockeysfuture.com Talent Analysis Roy possesses a lot of the same qualities that made previous undersized NHL stars Doug Gilmour and Thereon Fleury so successful. Roy has great determination, and a skill set to go along with that grit. He is a tireless worker, who has the speed and leg strength to put any defenseman on edge, and he is a fearless competitor. I like the Gilmour comparison, maybe just not quite as nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 He's my favorite Sabre. I think his stick handling in the zone is second only to Brieres'. Pound for pound he brings it. He scraps in the corner, digs pucks out, stands in the crease (and takes the punishment as a result) and plays on a line with higher profile players. I was happy to see him get a goal the other night. I don't get why he doesn't score more, but he seems to be the designated passer. He fits the Sabres style very well. He seems to me to be the "and" player in any trade. That is someone and Derek Roy were traded to .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 He seems to me to be the "and" player in any trade. That is someone and Derek Roy were traded to .... I don't think he'll ever be traded unless it's for salary purposes. He's still just a pup and his ceiling is skyward. I think eventually he'll be a 100 point guy in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chileanseabass Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 i think he'll be a solid 2nd line center for many years. he won't be a #1 guy, but will be solid and dependable for 65-80 pts. per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I love the way Roy plays. I'm a little guy, myself, so I understand his determination and drive. We've got to have that to survive! I liked him the first time I saw him play, when the team was flat, and he stickhandled all over the place, even while on his knees, in the neutral zone. I thought to myself, "This guy can be special." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 i think he'll be a solid 2nd line center for many years. he won't be a #1 guy, but will be solid and dependable for 65-80 pts. per season. That's about the way I look at it. He is a very important component on the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsaberks Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 glad he's a sabre. nasty, chirpin', divin' little sob. would be a player to hate on any other team. potential? team leader, maybe an "A" in a few years? not sure about 100 points. i think his defense is good enough that he could have a regular on the pk or matching against top lines if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogie Oglethorpe Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I think people forget how young he is. He and Pommer were both in Roch to start the season last year. Both are very underrated. Roy has a ton of potential. He hasn't racked up tons of points this year, but he's also had to play a lot of different roles moving from wing to center on different lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock DJ Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I love his tenacity, especially on the PK. That's his biggest asset. I don't think he'll do much more than 60 pts a year. And that is dependant upon having goal scorers for line mates. The biggest issue I see with him is balance. It's just not that good. Diving aside, he has a difficult time staying on his feet and is easy to knock off the puck if he doesn't have full control. That said, he'll be a solid competitor for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I was happy to see him get a goal the other night. I don't get why he doesn't score more, but he seems to be the designated passer. He fits the Sabres style very well. He seems to me to be the "and" player in any trade. That is someone and Derek Roy were traded to .... He centers Max and Vanek most of the time. You can't help but pass the puck knowing what those guys can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I don't think he'll ever be traded unless it's for salary purposes. He's still just a pup and his ceiling is skyward. I think eventually he'll be a 100 point guy in this league. I like Roy too, but this is crazy. He projects to finish this year with about 58 points. That is with the benefit of Max and Vanek on his line. There are only going to be about 5 100-point scorers in the whole league! Do you think Roy is as good as Crosby, LeCavalier, Briere, Thornton, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 I like Roy too, but this is crazy. He projects to finish this year with about 58 points. That is with the benefit of Max and Vanek on his line. There are only going to be about 5 100-point scorers in the whole league! Do you think Roy is as good as Crosby, LeCavalier, Briere, Thornton, etc.? Briere wasn't Briere until he got to Buffalo. I just got a hankerin Roy's going to be really special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock DJ Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Briere wasn't Briere until he got to Buffalo. I just got a hankerin Roy's going to be really special. Even if he does become special, I still don't see anywhere near 100 points. And if the sky falls and he DOES eventually reach that plateau, you can come back to me and say you told me so. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Briere wasn't Briere until he got to Buffalo. I just got a hankerin Roy's going to be really special. Which could make him very valuable come trade deadline time. As much as Roy is liked sometimes you have to give up something to get something in return, see Keith Ballard for Chris Drury. I'd welcome a move of Roy if can get a top 4 Dman that could help guide us to a Cup this season and possibly replace Numminen next year. As let's not forget we do have Marek Zagrapan in Rochester who might end up being better then Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Christopher Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Roy is our next "Drury" type player. Good penalty killer, gives effort no matter what, and has good speed. In the future I can really see him wearing the "C". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I love Roy but he will never be a 100 point man in the nhl he just does not have the scoring touch to do that. I can see him becomeing a 60 or 70 assist player thou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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