Allain Roy
Full-Career Architect

US

$506,48M

Key Facts

Agency / company: RSG Hockey, LLC / RSG Hockey powered by NRX Hockey
Role / title: President & CEO of RSG Hockey / NHLPA Certified Agent
Agency website: https://rsghockey.com/
X: https://x.com/alroy42
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allain-roy-83256615
Primary markets: NHL, AHL, NCAA, CHL, Europe, goalies, defensemen, player development, full-career/lifestyle management

About Allain Roy

Allain Roy is President & CEO of RSG Hockey and is listed by RSG as an NHLPA Certified Agent based in Las Vegas. Before becoming an agent, Roy was a goaltender, a Harvard graduate, part of Harvard’s 1988-89 NCAA championship team, a 1989 Winnipeg Jets draft pick, and a member of Canada’s 1994 Olympic silver-medal team.

After his playing career, Roy moved into business and athlete representation. RSG says he became president of Crimson Marketing and Management Group, later built CMG Sports, and rebranded CMG into Roy Sports Group / RSG Hockey in 2015.

Roy is listed with 66 active NHL contracts, about $506.48M in active contract value, and about $121.11M in active cap hit. His current contract book is led by Nico Hischier, Dylan Cozens, Brandon Hagel, Philipp Grubauer, Logan Thompson, Kaiden Guhle, Ryan Graves, Brenden Dillon, Radko Gudas, and Trent Frederic.

Key Facts

• NHLPA certification: NHLPA Certified Agent

• Active NHL contracts represented: 66

• Total active contract value: $506,48M

• Total active cap hit / AAV represented: $121,11M

• Average active cap hit: $1,83M

• Future contract extensions listed: 8, worth $78,43M total

• Largest active contract: Brandon Hagel – $52M total, $6.5M AAV

• Highest active AAV: Nico Hischier – $7.25M AAV

• Most notable clients: Nico Hischier, Dylan Cozens, Brandon Hagel, Philipp Grubauer, Logan Thompson, Kaiden Guhle, Radko Gudas, Joseph Woll

• Primary client type: NHL veterans, two-way forwards, defensemen, goaltenders, NCAA/CHL prospects

Client Roster

1. Nico Hischier (New Jersey Devils) – C – Switzerland – $7.25M AAV – $50.75M total – expires 2026-27

2. Dylan Cozens (Ottawa Senators) – C – Canada – $7.1M AAV – $49.7M total – expires 2029-30

3. Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay Lightning) – LW – Canada – $6.5M AAV – $52M total – expires 2031-32

4. Philipp Grubauer (Seattle Kraken) – G – Germany – $5.9M AAV – $35.4M total – expires 2026-27

5. Logan Thompson (Washington Capitals) – G – Canada – $5.85M AAV – $35.1M total – expires 2030-31

6. Kaiden Guhle (Montreal Canadiens) – D – Canada – $5.55M AAV – $33.3M total – expires 2030-31

7. Ryan Graves (Pittsburgh Penguins) – D – Canada – $4.5M AAV – $27M total – expires 2028-29

8. Brenden Dillon (New Jersey Devils) – D – Canada – $4M AAV – $12M total – expires 2026-27

9. Radko Gudas (Anaheim Ducks) – D – Czechia – $4M AAV – $12M total – expires 2025-26

10. Trent Frederic (Edmonton Oilers) – C/LW – USA – $3.85M AAV – $30.8M total – expires 2032-33

11. Joseph Woll (Toronto Maple Leafs) – G – USA – $3.667M AAV – $11M total – expires 2027-28

12. Andrew Mangiapane (Chicago Blackhawks) – LW – Canada – $3.6M AAV – $7.2M total – expires 2026-27

13. Jonas Siegenthaler (New Jersey Devils) – D – Switzerland – $3.4M AAV – $17M total – expires 2027-28

14. Erik Haula (Nashville Predators) – C/LW – Finland – $3.15M AAV – $9.45M total – expires 2025-26

15. Nils Höglander (Vancouver Canucks) – LW – Sweden – $3M AAV – $9M total – expires 2027-28

Notable Deals

• 2019/2020 – Nico Hischier, New Jersey Devils: 7 years, $50.75M, $7.25M AAV.

• 2023 – Dylan Cozens, Buffalo Sabres: 7 years, $49.7M, $7.1M AAV; currently with Ottawa.

• 2024 – Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning: 8 years, $52M, $6.5M AAV.

• 2025 – Logan Thompson, Washington Capitals: 6 years, $35.1M, $5.85M AAV.

• 2025 – Kaiden Guhle, Montreal Canadiens: 6 years, $33.3M, $5.55M AAV.

• 2025 – Trent Frederic, Edmonton Oilers: 8 years, $30.8M, $3.85M AAV.

Milestones

• 1988-89: Harvard NCAA championship team goalie.

• 1989: Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round.

• 1994: Won Olympic silver with Canada.

• 2015: Rebranded CMG Sports into Roy Sports Group / RSG Hockey.

• 2026: PuckPedia lists Roy as a top-10 NHL agent by active contract value.

Partner Network

• Leadership: Allain Roy, Brent Putz, Shane Corston, Marc Lavigne, Jeff Boston, Tyler Wagner, Adrijana Roy, Tobin Wright.

• Scouting / recruiting: Conner Long, Greg Parker, Mark Romas, Ean Mendeszoon, Matt Donnelly, Ross Sloan, William Bujold, Rob Biro.

• Analytics / performance: Ryan Davenport and Eric Soltys.

• NRX Hockey / NorthRock X: Client service model linked to NorthRock X and Personal Office-style support.

• Services: Contract negotiation, career mapping, draft preparation, European placement, mental resilience, nutrition, video analysis, financial planning, tax planning, legal, lifestyle management, endorsements, licensing, media skills, and social media analytics.

Testimonials / Media Characterization

• RSG describes Roy as the personal representative responsible for clients’ pro careers and life after sports.

• theScore highlighted Roy as an agency leader focused on expanding services beyond contract negotiation, including analytics, development, marketing, and legal protection.

• HockeyAgencies profiles RSG as a large North American hockey agency led by former professional goalie, Olympian, and NHLPA-certified agent Allain Roy.

Press, Awards & Recognition

• 1994 – Olympics: Silver medal with Team Canada.

• 2022 – theScore: Featured Roy in a broader analysis of how NHL agents are expanding client services.

• 2026 – HockeyAgencies: RSG profile lists the agency among large North American hockey representation groups.