Real Kyper & Bourne Leafs Hour: Nic Roy Traded to Colorado, Who's Next?
Mar 5, 2026
Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer known for sharp reporting, joins to dissect Toronto’s trade of Nicolas Roy and what it means for roster math. Multiple short takes cover team mood, disconnects between levels of the organization, potential additional moves, and which depth pieces could be on the move. Energetic breakdowns of lineup decisions and goaltending questions round out the conversation.
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Roy Trade Moved The Needle
- The Nicholas Roy trade delivered a meaningful draft asset by netting a 2027 first and a conditional 2028 fifth pick.
- Justin Bourne emphasized the pick is a
Keep Laughton If Market Falls Short
- If Scott Laughton can't fetch suitable trade value, re-sign him as a dependable depth piece for one to three years.
- Justin Bourne argued Laughton's penalty kill, skating and pedigree make him worth a short-term deal to preserve center depth.
Roy Highlighted Leafs Size And Mobility Problem
- Trading Roy forced a re-evaluation of the Leafs' identity, highlighting their previous roster's size and slowness.
- Sam McKee noted Roy embodied the Leafs' issues: big, slow and lacking nastiness, making Quinton and others more attractive.