Washington continued to shape their brand new looking defensive unit on Monday as they signed Matt Roy to a six-year deal worth $34.5 million ($5.75M AAV). The 29-year-old completed his third straight season with mid 20's points in 2023-24 as he ended the season with five goals and 25 points in 81 games played.
Roy missed the Kings' previous game due to personal reasons but will draw back into their lineup Wednesday vs. Buffalo in replacement of Jordan Spence. The 28-year-old has enjoyed yet another strong defensive season in 2023-24, with two goals, 11 assists, 85 SOG, 16 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus through 43 games played.
Roy did not play on Monday due to personal reasons but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Roy has four points (2G / 2A) in his last nine games.
Roy will get Monday's day off after his wife gave birth to their first child earlier in the day. Brandt Clarke will take Roy's place in the Kings' lineup.
Roy's placement on IR is retroactive to March 12th, means he will miss at least the next two games. It's unclear how long Roy is expected to be sidelined.
Roy missed the final two games before the All-Star break but will play Tuesday vs. Edmonton. Roy has had a productive season, registering 13 assists in 45 games but is still searching for his first goal.
Roy has been sidelined since April 2nd but will return to the lineup Tuesday vs. the Ducks. The Kings went 2-5-0 without Roy in the lineup.
Roy has been out since January 28th but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Wild. With Roy back in, Austin Strand may be the one to come out. Roy had three assists, 14 shots and a plus-2 rating in eight games this season.
