Should I draft Nicolas Roy or Nicklas Backstrom?

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Nicolas Roy

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VGS · C,RW

WSH · C

Injury Alert

Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	0.19	-0.08
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	28	29
B2B	11	15
PROJ	374.00	305.00
G	14	12
AST	23	31
PTS	37	43
PIM	34	22
SOG	132	100
HIT	94	36
BLK	45	35

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Season Statistics
PROJ	357.7	13.8
G	13	0
AST	28	1
PTS	41	1
PIM	29	2
SOG	113	12
HIT	61	2
BLK	36	5

Recent News
	Nicolas Roy Elevates Vegas Golden Knights in 2023-24 Season with Versatility and Potential Growth Published May 14th, 2024 via BVM Sports Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy scores OT winner to even series with Canadiens Published May 3rd, 2024 via CBC.ca Nicolas Roy Availability 4/26 \| Vegas Golden Knights Published April 26th, 2024 via NHL.com Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy: Fills empty net Published April 16th, 2024 via CBS Sports Nicolas Roy Availability 4/13 \| Vegas Golden Knights Published April 13th, 2024 via NHL.com Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy: Earns two points in return Published April 12th, 2024 via CBS Sports Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy: Suiting up Friday Published April 12th, 2024 via CBS Sports Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy: Won't travel with team Published April 7th, 2024 via CBS Sports	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom's Heroic Stanley Cup Moment: Battling Migraine in Game 5 Win Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Injury Update Published May 23rd, 2024 via South Philly Review Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks

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