Here’s the latest available on Nic Roy:
The Hockey News reports that Nic Roy’s injury from March 22 is expected to be short-term, with plans to resume skating this week and be back in game action well before the postseason for the Colorado Avalanche. This suggests he should return before the playoffs, barring any setbacks. [The Hockey News: The Latest on Nic Roy, 2026-03-29][1]
FOX Sports notes that Roy was expected to be in the Avalanche lineup again after an initial injury layoff, with reevaluation forthcoming ahead of Colorado’s next game; he had eight goals and 23 points across 68 games in that season prior to the injury. [FOX Sports: Nicolas Roy – NHL News & Rumors, 2026-05-17][3]
Additional coverage around late February to March highlighted Roy's role and status as Colorado’s forward, including trade context from earlier in the season when he moved from Toronto to Colorado; recent updates emphasize his readiness to contribute in the bottom six upon return. [The Hockey News: The Latest on Nic Roy, 2026-03-29][1]
Trade and roster-context sources indicate Roy’s involvement with Colorado after a Maple Leafs stint, with reports around March 2026 confirming his acquisition and ongoing impact when healthy. [NHL Trade Coverage, 2026-03-04][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent game logs for Nic Roy, or assemble a quick summary of his production trend this season (games played, goals, assists, plus/minus) in a chart. I can also monitor for any official Avalanche injury updates and provide a live-style update. Would you prefer a short stats snapshot or a visual chart?
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