Robertson has struggled to remain in Toronto’s lineup, but there’s never been more motivation for him to perform at the...
So when the Toronto Maple Leafs took Nick Robertson 53rd overall in 2019, the fan base couldn’t get enough of him. He showed flashes of brilliance at the OHL level and he upped the stakes with a 55-goal Draft+1 season in 2019-20.
A lot of Robertson’s development issues haven’t been his fault. He suffered a knee injury in 2020-21, a right fibula fracture in 2021-22 and a shoulder injury in December of 2022. Add in a concussion and other groin issues and you’ve got one of the most banged-up young prospects around. “It’s not a matter of skill with Robo,” a scout said. “It’s there. He shows it almost every night. It’s about seizing the opportunity and beating out the team’s depth. You don’t want to shove him on the fourth line, but he excels in scoring chances, which aren’t always easy to come by deeper in the group.”
Robertson has had some great looks, but burying consistently has been a problem. And with Noah Gregor’s play likely earning him a deal with the Leafs sometime over the next week, something will need to give for Robertson. For a guy that builds his game on scoring, one goal and zero assists in four games doesn’t exactly do you any favors. It’s not like there haven’t been chances, either –
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