Trade Details
The Utah Mammoth announced a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, bringing in 23‑year‑old German defenseman Max Szuber from the Montréal Canadiens in exchange for 22‑year‑old forward Joshua Roy. The transaction, first reported by the team’s official channel, also shuffles players between the AHL affiliates of the involved clubs.
Roy, who celebrated back‑to‑back IIHF World Junior Championship gold medals with Team Canada, has compiled 11 points in 38 NHL appearances for the Canadiens and spent the majority of the previous season with the Laval Rockets, where he posted 45 points in 57 games. His AHL career totals 112 points in 145 games, underscoring his offensive versatility.
Szuber, a native of Opole, Poland, who previously skated for the Tucson Roadrunners, logged 27 points in 65 AHL games last season and has amassed 87 points over 200 career AHL contests. Internationally, he has represented Germany at three IIHF World Championships and two World Junior tournaments, bringing a global pedigree to the Mammoth’s blue line.
The deal also reverberates through the Arizona Coyotes organization, whose AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, will see a shift in defensive depth. Meanwhile, the Montréal Canadiens will integrate Roy into their roster, hoping his junior‑level experience and medal‑winning pedigree can spark a resurgence in their forward lines.
Both clubs emphasized the strategic nature of the trade, noting that the move aligns with long‑term development plans. The Mammoth’s general manager highlighted Szuber’s defensive reliability and offensive upside, while the Canadiens praised Roy’s work ethic and proven success on the world stage.
International Experience Adds Depth
Roy’s back‑to‑back gold medals with Canada and Szuber’s participation in multiple senior World Championships illustrate the caliber of talent now available to their respective teams, promising heightened competition in upcoming fixtures.