Anaheim Ducks: Adam Henrique and Kevin Roy get new contracts
Kevin Roy
The Ducks also inked RFA Kevin Roy to a one year, $874K contract. The contract is of the 2-way variety and screams of “prove it to me”. Roy was a 25 game call up where scored 7 points (6g, 1a). He was then was sent back to San Diego for the duration of the season.
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He had a great year for the Gulls posting 37 points in 45 games including 5 PP goals. Roy is fast, has great hands and isn’t afraid to go to the dirty areas of the ice. The knock on Roy is his small stature (listed at 5’10” 170lbs) and his tendency to be knocked off the puck too easily. Calgary’s similar-sized Johnny Gaudreau has been successful at the NHL level. There is no reason why Roy shouldn’t get his shot as well.
His speed could bring a great dynamic to a “kid line” I have been harping on all summer long as well as a potential power play option. He has the hands and finishing ability to succeed in that role. Roy’s two-way contract means the Ducks can send him back and forth on the San Diego-Anaheim shuttle. It gives the Ducks some roster flexibility but he is clearly playing for a long-term deal. There should be even more motivation for the young speedy winger to show the Ducks what he can do.
His speed could bring a great dynamic to a “kid line” I have been harping on all summer long as well as a potential power play option. He has the hands and finishing ability to succeed in that role. Roy’s two-way contract means the Ducks can send him back and forth on the San Diego-Anaheim shuttle. It gives the Ducks some roster flexibility but he is clearly playing for a long-term deal. There should be even more motivation for the young speedy winger to show the Ducks what he can do.