Carolina Hurricanes Prospect Profile: Nicolas Roy

Carolina Hurricanes Nicolas Roy aims to make pro debut.

The Carolina Hurricanes selected Nicolas Roy in the fourth round (96th overall) in the 2015 NHL Draft. Roy has the size and skill to be a dominant center. However, in his first two junior seasons he hasn’t met the expectations of a former first overall QMJHL pick. That led to him sliding from first-round lock to potential fourth-round steal at this summer’s NHL draft. He has a great frame and very good puck skills, and is a great faceoff man. If Roy puts it all together, he could have teams wishing they had taken a chance on him. But even if he never becomes an elite point producer, Roy has the build and exhibits the work ethic to be a…