Most Recent Derek Roy News
Roy reveals he missed month of summer training due to hammy. Said injured leg still might be year away.
Roy did not play up to his capabilities this season, scoring only 17 goals and 44 points in 80 games. He should improve on those totals should his leg fully recover.
April 9, 2012, 10:51 a.m.
Ruff also said Derek Roy is feeling better, and he will play tonight. --^ks
Expect the Sabres at full strength tonight. Roy scored 15 goals and 41 points in 76 games this season.
March 31, 2012, 5:21 p.m.
Center Derek Roy, who skipped Wednesday's practice with flu-like symptoms, returned today and should be ready for Friday.
Doesn't sound like Roy will miss any playing time after missing yesterday's practice. He has 15 goals and 41 points through 75 games.
March 29, 2012, 1:01 p.m.
Roy is not on the bench either
Roy shortly returned to the ice, which either means he is healthy or left the ice with a skate issue. He has nine goals and 25 points through 47 games.
Jan. 31, 2012, 8:56 p.m.
Vanek-Roy-Pominville
Roy moved back up to the top line for tonight's game. The playmaking center has nine goals and 25 points through 46 games as he looks to regain his scoring touch.
Jan. 24, 2012, 12:13 p.m.
9 back with 21 and 23
Roy hasn't worked with his former linemates Vanek and Pominville all season. The should-be top-line center has nine goals and 25 points through 43 games with a minus-8 rating.
Jan. 18, 2012, 7:13 p.m.
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Roy will start tonight's game on the top line. The playmaking center has nine goals and 25 points through 42 games. The Sabres are hoping he can get going and regain his form as the team's top line center.
Jan. 16, 2012, 7:19 p.m.
Roy is in, no word on the forward that sits
Roy gets back into the lineup for the first time since January 6th. With only eight goals and 24 points through 40 games, the team's top center is not living up to his contract. Rushing him back from injury won't help the situation.
Jan. 13, 2012, 11:38 a.m.
Derek Roy says he will be a game-time decision tonight against Toronto
Roy could replace Matt Ellis on the third line tonight. The playmaker has eight goals and 24 points through 40 games. Expect a further update on his status.
Jan. 10, 2012, 1:14 p.m.
Injured Sabres Derek Roy and Andrej Sekera are practicing in noncontact roles. All others present.
Roy is not practicing with contact, which is a sign he should miss a few more games. The playmaker scored eight goals and 24 points through 40 games before getting hurt.
Jan. 9, 2012, 12:31 p.m.
As for Roy, Ruff didn't say he's out for weeks but it's not short-term either.
Expect Roy to miss at least a week with this current injury. The playmaker scored eight goals and 24 points through 40 games before getting hurt.
Jan. 7, 2012, 12:17 p.m.
Vanek-Roy-Pominville
Roy finally moves back to the top line. The playmaking center has seven goals and 21 points in 32 games.
Dec. 20, 2011, 12:13 p.m.
Boyes-Vanek-Pominville, with Myers-Roy
Roy moves back onto the powerplay, earning a promotion to the top unit. Look for him to replace Marc Andre Gragnani on the line as they continue to tweak.
Nov. 1, 2011, 12:43 p.m.
#Sabres Derek Roy said he's been battling a sore hamstring.
Roy hasn't missed a game all season but certainly is lacking his normal production. Through 10 games he scored a goal and four points after registering 35 points in as many games.
Oct. 31, 2011, 3:46 p.m.
Adam-Stafford-Leino-Myers-Leopold.
Derek Roy has been removed from the PP altogether. Through seven games, the Ottawa native scored a goal and four points but was not deemed as effective as in the past. Look for him to eventually get back on a PP unit once fully healed.
Oct. 25, 2011, 10:38 a.m.
