Colorado Avalanche: An Early Look At First Round Draft Options
D Jeremy Roy (Sherbrooke Phoenix, QMJHL)
Jeremy Roy is another young two-way defenceman. The right-hand-shot stands out in the offensive zone, with his elite awareness, vision and playmaking-skills. All that has helped him to 38 assists and five goals in 46 games this season. Roy plays a very intelligent all-around game, in the defensive end, as well as on offence.
Scouting report by Curtis Joe (EliteProspects):
"Jeremy Roy is a gifted two-way defenceman that establishes his presence on the ice through playing authoritative hockey, with and without the puck. His absolute and total awareness of other players’ positions on the ice is a testament to his incredible knowledge of the game. Roy possesses the intangibles of maturity and character that can’t be taught, as well as the individual skill that turns heads every time he is on the ice. All-in-all, a highly intelligent defenceman that plays high-percentage hockey and is a catalyst for positive plays in all three zones."
NHL potential: Top-pairing two-way defenceman
NHL comparison: Ryan Suter