Joshua Roy is still here and for now, and he’s just going to enjoy every minute of it.
The Quebec striker will be in the Canadian’s lineup on Tuesday evening when the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Bell Centre.
Afterwards ? That’s less clear, but Roy is going to enjoy every moment while waiting to find out what happens next.
“I have not had a discussion with management, I do not know the plans for me,” replied the 20-year-old forward Tuesday morning at the Bell Centre. I can only help my club win, here or in Laval. »
The scenario of a return to Laval for Joshua Roy seems inevitable; the Canadian made an administrative transaction on Friday to make him eligible for a return to the Rocket.
“They did that for a reason,” admitted the main person involved. I’m open to that too, I’d definitely like to help the Rocket win in the playoffs. But as a player, you also want to stay in the big league, and that’s what I’m trying to do. »
There are only 18 games left in the Canadian’s current season, but there will be another season afterward, and that’s the one that Joshua Roy has already started to think about. With 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points in 19 meetings with the Canadian this season, he believes he has left a favorable impression on the bosses.
“It’s going really well, I think I left a nice business card… During the first games here, I noticed that I didn’t have a lot of time or space with the puck. I’ve adapted to that and it’s getting better, I think the game has slowed down.
“After my second call-up, it immediately felt good, and I realized that I am capable of playing in this league… I want to start the next season here. »
Kovacevic returns, Harris left out
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Johnathan Kovacevic
Furthermore, coach Martin St-Louis confirmed a change in his formation, namely the return of Johnathan Kovacevic, which will come at the expense of another defender, Jordan Harris, who will have to be content with a role of spectator Tuesday evening at the Bell Center.
Remember that Cayden Primeau will be the designated goalkeeper in front of the Montreal net.