For their last selection of the fifth round, the Montreal Canadiens went back to QMJHL to grab a shifty and smart center, Joshua Roy. He was perceived by many outlets to be a second- to third-round talent, so the Habs were lucky to get him in the fifth. Rough around the edges, Roy will be a long-term gamble for the club.
Birthplace: St-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec
Date of birth: August 3, 2003
Shoots: Left
Position: Centre
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 190 lbs.
Team: Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL)
His 2020-21 campaign was split between the Saint John Sea Dogs and Sherbrooke Phoenix, being traded to the latter during the year.