Roy, who was selected in the fifth round, 150th overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, clearly had some conditioning issues in his first year of Junior hockey, but there was an undeniable amount of potential available, potential that didn't take long to surface.
"I didn't necessarily have any expectations prior to the Draft," said Roy. "I just wanted to land in a good organization, which I did. But, I did start to worry a little by the time the fourth round was over. Going in the fifth round serves as motivation for me. I want to prove the Canadiens right for believing in my potential, and I want to prove the other 31 teams wrong for ignoring it."
Beyond the trust of the Canadiens organization and the help of the Sherbrooke coaching staff, Roy also credits his brothers, Charles-Étienne and Jacob, not to mention his parents, Sandra and Paulin, for giving him all the love and support necessary to make it to the next level.
"When I was younger, I never really had to work all that hard, I'll admit it. I wasn't at my best. But now, with the support of everyone around me, I've evolved into a much better player," noted Roy. "I wouldn't change anything about my past. It was a journey that taught me many valuable lessons."
Roy, who keeps a close eye on the Habs whenever he isn't lighting the lamp for the Phoenix, admits that taking to the ice at the Bell Centre while donning the Bleu, Blanc et Rouge is a dream that will never die.