Trending Now - Maple Leafs Trade Roy to Avalanche for Draft Picks

WHO:

Toronto Maple Leafs

Colorado Avalanche

Nicolas Roy, center, 29 years old

Mitch Marner (related to previous trade)

WHAT:

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche.

The trade includes a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.

If the Avalanche's first-round choice in 2027 is a top-10 pick, Colorado will send its unprotected 2028 first-round pick to Toronto.

Colorado will send the lowest of its three fifth-round selections in 2026 to Toronto.

WHERE:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Maple Leafs)

Colorado (Avalanche)

WHEN:

Trade announced on March 5, 2026.

NHL trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on March 10, 2026.

Roy was acquired by Toronto from the Vegas Golden Knights in June 2025.

WHY:

Colorado needed a third-line center to complement Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson.

The trade reflects a slow-moving market for bigger-name forwards.

Toronto is focusing on building for the future after struggling in the current season.

HOW:

The trade was executed as part of the NHL's trade process ahead of the deadline.

Today, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have traded center Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche, a move that includes a conditional first-round draft choice in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026. If the Avalanche's first-round pick in 2027 lands in the top ten, they will send their unprotected 2028 first-round pick to Toronto, while Colorado will also send the lowest of its three fifth-round selections in 2026. This trade comes as the NHL's trade deadline approaches on March 10, with Colorado seeking to strengthen their lineup and Toronto focusing on future prospects after a challenging season.