The Utah Mammoth announced a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, acquiring forward Joshua Roy from the Montréal Canadiens in exchange for defenseman Maksymilian Szuber. The move was confirmed by both clubs and marks a significant reshaping of the roster ahead of the upcoming AHL season.
Roy, a 22‑year‑old native of Canada, arrives in Utah after a three‑year stint with the Canadiens organization that included three NHL appearances and a productive stretch in the AHL with the Laval Rockets. In 38 games at the senior level he posted 6 goals, 5 assists and 11 points, while his AHL career totals stand at 56 goals, 56 assists and 112 points across 145 games.
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During his junior years Roy excelled with the Saint John Sea Dogs and the Sherbrooke Phoenix of the QMJHL, where he contributed to two consecutive gold‑medal performances with Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championships. His offensive output peaked with 23 goals and 22 assists for the Laval Rockets in the most recent AHL campaign.
Szuber, also 23, departs Utah after a season in which he recorded 11 goals, 16 assists and 27 points in 65 AHL games for the Tucson club. Over his AHL career he has amassed 25 goals, 62 assists and 87 points in 200 appearances, and he previously logged a single NHL game with the Arizona Coyotes during the 2023‑24 season.
The trade reflects the Mammoth’s intent to bolster their forward depth with a player who brings both size and a proven scoring touch, while acquiring a defensively responsible blueliner in Szuber who adds experience and a right‑handed shot to the lineup. Both teams view the exchange as a win‑win that aligns with their long‑term development plans.
Fans in Utah and Quebec alike are already speculating on how the new pieces will fit into the club’s system, and the transaction underscores the growing interconnectedness of North American hockey development pathways. The move also highlights the continued importance of Canadian talent in shaping the next generation of AHL stars.