Joshua Roy recalled from the Laval Rocket

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Monday morning that the club has recalled forward Joshua Roy from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket.

Roy was one of the final cuts from Canadiens training camp in late September; which was warranted because of his lackadaisical play. But as I expected, and we all should have; Roy put on his hardhat and got to work. Roy's hockey IQ and sound defensive game have fueled his offensive production.

His 16 points in 17 games, have been intriguing because there is no hesitancy in his game. Roy's shooter's mentality has been a sight for sore eyes, with the Canadiens struggling to put the puck in the net. To be noted - on Saturday night against the Belleville Senators, Roy had a three-point outing.

I wrote about it at the beginning of the month, and I still stand firmly on that hill - a promotion is only worthwhile if Roy gets to play. A role on the fourth line, while it is the National Hockey League, isn't better for his development. It's important that he plays as often as possible and i'm not sure that he will get the minutes he need with the Habs.

Though he proved himself in Laval, and I believe that he belongs in Montreal, I think he should be playing in the top nine minimum. However, he should be tried on the second line from the get-go. The former fifth-round pick took to the ice for Canadiens practice shortly after the club's social account announced his callup.

The lines at practice indicated that Roy will line up on the right wing centred by Jake Evans and Emil Heineman will occupy the left wing.

Roy returns with confidence

I can't imagine that it was easy for Roy to get cut after being a standout out last year for the Canadiens. But, the decision did precisely what I expected it would. Roy looked like a different player from training camp onwards with the Rocket

With things clicking and Roy playing some brilliant hockey, certainly, his confidence would grow. During media availability after Canadiens practice, Roy explained his success and the team's success have him feeling good. With a strong season humming along in the AHL, Roy looks primed to build on what he's done with the Rocket.

If Roy can find his groove, the Habs offense would benefit from it and he could throw his name in the Calder Trophy conversation. For now, we will just watch and hope for the best from the 21-year-old. His mature two-way game should be a great addition to the lineup.