• HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • Site Index
  • NHL Salary Caps
  • Hockey 101: A Beginner’s Guide
  • Join Our Team
  • Free Newsletter
  • Store
  • Log in
The Hockey Writers
  • HOME
  • NHL Teams
    • North Division
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • East Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • Dallas Stars
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Nashville Predators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
    • West Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • Minnesota Wild
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • NHL Prospects
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • Podcast Network
  • More…
    • CHL
      • Ontario Hockey League
      • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
      • Western Hockey League
    • Columns
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • Books
    • NHL History
Home
Dallas Stars

Derek Roy Unlikely To Remain A Dallas Star

By Andrew Monrreal March 21st, 2013

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

This not how it was supposed to be.

When the Dallas Stars acquired Derek Roy during the offseason, one of the big issues people may have had with the trade was Roy’s expiring contracting. Then came the news that Derek Roy would need shoulder surgery.

But everyone said the right things. Roy indicated he was thankful to the organization for allowing him to have the surgery and get healthy. General Manager Joe Nieuwendyk indicated that he was confident that he could resign the 29 year old center to an extension, solidifying the second line center spot.

Hope is a cruel thing.

Roy has appeared more and more in trade rumors and news has begun leaking that contract talks are stalled between the Stars and Roy. With the latest news, from Renaud Lavoie of RDS, confirming that nothing has changed.

Contract talks between D. Roy and the Stars are not progressing. Roy could be traded if their is no deal with the Stars before the deadline

— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) March 19, 2013

Unwilling to let a talented center like Roy walk in free agency, it appears more and more likely that Nieuwendyk will look to trade Roy before the April 3rd trade deadline.

So, who’s buying?

Derek Roy (Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)

Derek Roy (Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)

The Vancouver Canucks have been relentlessly connected to Roy’s name, as they’re desperate for help down the middle.

Perhaps a bit surprisingly, Pierre LeBrun identifies division rival Anaheim Ducks in Tuesday night’s Insider Trading as another team looking for center help and interested in Roy.

If losing Roy is inevitable, Nieuwendyk is likely to seek a defenseman or a young prospect (preferably a center) in return.

Vancouver features an intriguing prospect in Jordan Schroeder, who’s been seeing time on Vancouver’s third and fourth line. Defenseman Keith Ballard, who has been a healthy scratch more often than he’d like, is an example of a player who could use a change of scenery. But his $4.2 million cap hit through 2015 isn’t an easy thing to swallow.

If Anaheim really is desperate for a true second line center, would they be willing to part with a talented prospect like Peter Holland? Could Nieuwendyk squeeze a first round pick out of the Ducks, who fully expect to make a deep run into the playoffs? In an outrageous trade market, who knows what the price could be.

At this point, it seems that Roy, who’s sure to command a hefty salary in free agency, would simply rather not commit long term to the Dallas Stars. It’s unfortunate, as Roy has played in all situations for the Stars and who’s 3 goals and 16 points are 4th on the team. He’s filled the role of second line center behind Jamie Benn perfectly.

However, this is the business. The loss of Derek Roy will sting, but it’s something the Stars can survive. Cody Eakin would make a serviceable second line center and Vernon Fiddler, who played on the third line for the entirety of last season, would take back that spot without a hiccup. The fourth line spot could open up for a player like Tom Wandell, Colton Sceviour, or any center prospect that may be acquired via trade.

It isn’t preferable and certainly puts a dent in the Stars playoff hopes, but it’s better than watching Roy (much like Brad Richards) walk away for nothing.

  • Tags
  • Derek Roy
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp

Get theScore App Now!
Recent Posts
Jan 17th 6:35 PM
Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Hope Early Start Leads to Bounce Back

Jan 17th 5:50 PM
New York Islanders

Islanders Loss Can’t Be Pinned on Sorokin Entirely

Jan 17th 5:15 PM
Detroit Red Wings

Red Wings: Zadina’s Start Sparks the Imagination

Jan 17th 5:05 PM
Archives

Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask

Jan 17th 4:25 PM
Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Make Tough Decision in Waiving Spezza and Dell

Jan 17th 4:05 PM
Toronto Maple Leafs

Joe Thornton’s First Maple Leafs’ Goal: Just a Little Trickery Out There

Jan 17th 3:55 PM
St Louis Blues

Blues’ Winter 2021 Prospect Pyramid

Jan 17th 3:40 PM
Column

Senators News & Rumours: White, Batherson, Stützle & More

Jan 17th 3:30 PM
Boston Bruins

First-Year Islanders Shocked Big, Bad Bruins 48 Years Ago

Jan 17th 2:55 PM
Detroit Red Wings

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canadiens, Flyers, Red Wings, More

Editor’s Picks
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers

World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers

2021 Guide To the World Junior Championship

2021 Guide To the World Junior Championship

Masthead

Newsletters

RSS Feeds

Privacy Statement

Contact Us

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated daily with news and features from over 130 writers worldwide. Over 2 million monthly readers now come to THW for their hockey fix.

© The Hockey Writers 2020. All rights reserved.
logo
  • HOME
  • Hockey Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • North Division
    • Calgary Flames
    • Edmonton Oilers
    • Montreal Canadiens
    • Ottawa Senators
    • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Vancouver Canucks
    • Winnipeg Jets
  • East Division
    • Boston Bruins
    • Buffalo Sabres
    • New Jersey Devils
    • New York Islanders
    • New York Rangers
    • Philadelphia Flyers
    • Pittsburgh Penguins
    • Washington Capitals
  • Central Division
    • Carolina Hurricanes
    • Chicago Blackhawks
    • Columbus Blue Jackets
    • Dallas Stars
    • Detroit Red Wings
    • Florida Panthers
    • Nashville Predators
    • Tampa Bay Lightning
  • West Division
    • Anaheim Ducks
    • Arizona Coyotes
    • Colorado Avalanche
    • Los Angeles Kings
    • Minnesota Wild
    • San Jose Sharks
    • Seattle Kraken
    • St Louis Blues
    • Vegas Golden Knights
  • World Juniors
  • CHL
    • Ontario Hockey League
    • Quebec Major Junior Hockey League
    • Western Hockey League
  • THW Podcast Network
  • Store
  • FREE Newsletter
  • Search THW
  • More…
    • Join Our Team
    • The THW Archives
    • Prospects
    • The Goalie Page
    • NHL Salary Cap Information