Canadiens acquire Maksymilian Szuber for Joshua Roy in prospect trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens acquired defenseman Maksymilian Szuber from the Utah Mammoth in exchange for forward Joshua Roy on June 30, 2026. Szuber, who has spent time in the AHL and made an NHL appearance, adds size to the Canadiens' blue line at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. Roy, seeking a fresh start after limited NHL success, had a productive season in the AHL with 23 goals and 45 points over 57 games. Both players will look to rejuvenate their careers in their new environments as Montreal aims to bolster its defensive prospects.
- •Canadiens traded Joshua Roy to acquire Maksymilian Szuber.
- •Szuber had 11 goals and 27 points in 65 AHL games.
- •Roy scored 23 goals in 57 AHL games last season.
- •Both players are 22 years old and seeking career growth.
- •Szuber has prior NHL experience with Arizona in 2024.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Canadiens Land Szuber in Prospect Swap With Mammoth
"Montreal bolsters its blue line with a physical German defender as Joshua Roy seeks a fresh start in Utah following a stagnant stint in the Canadiens’ system.
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