Insider says Nick Robertson likely to be dealt despite re-signing with Maple Leafs
Insider says forward Nick Robertson is likely to be dealt despite re-signing with Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday morning that they’ve re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract with a cap hit of $875,000.
Robertson became a restricted free agent back in early July and it was unclear what his future looked like with the Toronto Maple Leafs and despite re-signing with the team on Tuesday, one insider believes it’s still more likely that the 22-year-old is dealt before opening night.
Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported on Tuesday that the belief around the NHL is that Nick Robertson is likely to be dealt by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Seravalli added that by re-signing Robertson, it makes him an easier asset to move than it would have been if he was still a restricted free agent.
Toronto Maple Leafs release rookie camp roster with old and new faces
Last year, Fraser Minten went on from this prospect showcase to have a solid main camp and earned a place on Toronto’s opening night roster, with Easton Cowan not far behind.
The two first-round forwards, plus last June’s top selection, Oshawa Generals defenceman Ben Danford and three others from the class of 2024, will headline three days of workouts.
The team will conclude with two exhibition games against their young counterparts from the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday and Sunday at the Bell Centre.
The club’s recent off-ice developments, a new contract for RFA left winger Nick Robertson, at least one main camp PTO for Stanley Cup champion Steven Lorentz with another being talked about for veteran Max Pacioretty, might lessen the chance for one of these kids to go the distance to opening night next month.
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