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Derek Roy

Buffalo Sabres

1983/05/04 28

5-9 184

Ottawa, Ont, Canada

7

the Buffalo Sabres in 2001 (2nd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Sabres 52 11 16 27 -8 38 2 0 0 0 116

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a never-say-quit mentality and an impeccable work ethic. Sees the ice well and has a knack for racking up impressive point totals. Can make his teammates around him better.
Flaws
  • At 5-9, he can wear down because he plays a somewhat physical style, relatively speaking. He also tends to lose battles in the corners due to his overall lack of bulk.
Career Potential
  • Quality playmaking center.
  • Awards2003Played in the NHL YoungStars Game2002Memorial Cup - Stafford Memorial Trophy (MVP)2002OHL - Wayne Gretzky Trophy (Playoff MVP)2002Memorial Cup - All-Star Team1999Canadian Major Junior - Plus/Minus Award1999Canadian Major Junior - Sportsmanlike Player of the Year1999Canadian Major Junior - All-Rookie Team1999OHL - Emms Family Award (Rookie of the Year)1999OHL - First All-Rookie Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 13, 2012 Missed 2 games (arm injury).
January 7, 2012 Arm injury, sidelined indefinitely.
April 26, 2011 Missed the last 46 games of the regular season and 6 playoff games (left quadriceps tendon surgery).
December 24, 2010 Left quadriceps tendon surgery, injured reserve.
January 1, 2010 Missed 2 games (upper body injury).
December 27, 2009 Upper body injury, day-to-day.
January 18, 2008 Missed 4 games (shoulder injury).
January 7, 2008 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
July 27, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres to a six-year contract.
June 20, 2007 Buffalo Sabres tendered a qualifying offer.
December 2, 2006 Missed 7 games (hand injury).
November 17, 2006 Hand injury, early December.
July 14, 2006 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Buffalo Sabres.
November 3, 2005 Recalled from Rochester (AHL).
October 3, 2005 Assigned to Rochester (AHL).
September 15, 2004 Assigned to Rochester (AHL).
April 6, 2004 Assigned to Rochester (AHL).
December 13, 2003 Recalled from Rochester (AHL).
October 6, 2003 Assigned to Rochester (AHL).
May 28, 2003 Signed by the Buffalo Sabres.
September 30, 2002 Returned to his junior team (Kitchener-OHL).
September 17, 2001 Returned to Kitchener (OHL).

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June 23, 2001 Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round (32nd overall) in 2001.

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