Nick Robertson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Robertson trade talk, late draft success stories, and clean slates for all: Leaflets

Really jazzed that this will be the last Leaflets I write that isn’t reacting to something on ice related. While the summer break from hockey is good and necessary, and for me personally, an enjoyable stretch of the year, the writing aspect of my life is thrilled that mediocre quotes and David Kampf trade speculation can be put on the back burner.

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Can Robertson Ever Be Physical Enough for the New Maple Leafs?

When the Toronto Maple Leafs talk about reshaping their identity, the word “physical” comes up a lot. Brad Treliving and Craig Berube want a team that can win puck battles, grind through playoff series, and impose itself on opponents.

Nick Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12

Maple Leafs Ready to Trade Nick Robertson, Know Ideal Return

NHL Insider Chris Johnston reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be open to moving forward Nick Robertson, despite re-signing him to a one-year, $1.825 million extension this offseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Maple Leafs Have Small 'Window' to Trade Nick Robertson

Following another early playoff exit, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been a team that many around the NHL have kept their eyes on this summer. Toronto was booed off the ice by its home fans, and it led to the front office desperately searching for answers.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 11

Report: Maple Leafs are open to trading Nick Robertson

NHL Insider Chris Johnston reports that there are talks around the NHL that the Toronto Maple Leafs are open to moving forward Nick Robertson. He provided the report during Tuesday’s episode of The Chris Johnston Show, noting that a hypothetical move would be seen as one that was in the works for a long time, should it be completed.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 10

Maple Leafs' pursuit of Jack Roslovic puts player on chopping block

Maple Leafs' pursuit of Jack Roslovic puts one player on chopping block

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in talks to sign Jack Roslovic, who is currently a free agent after finishing his contract with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Maple Leafs HC paints ominous picture for Nick Robertson despite new deal

‘He found something that worked better for him’: Leafs’ Knies on Marner’s departure

Four free agents Maple Leafs should considering signing to a PTO

Forgotten NHL players of the 1990s who deserve more recognition

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 10

Maple Leafs HC paints ominous picture for Nick Robertson despite new deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed Nick Robertson, but it doesn't sound like that will ensure him playing time.

Maple Leafs' pursuit of Jack Roslovic puts one player on chopping block

Kirill Kaprizov's camp reportedly rejected historic contract offer from Wild

Penguins' Sidney Crosby doesn't slam door shut on trade rumors

Blues prospect enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

Four second-year NHL players destined for breakout seasons

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 11

Could left winger's future with Maple Leafs be in jeopardy?

Could recently signed left winger's future with Maple Leafs be in jeopardy?

The team did bring him back on a one-year, $1.8 million deal, but his role remains murky after he was scratched in much of the postseason and has struggled to gain the trust of multiple coaches.

Maple Leafs' pursuit of Jack Roslovic puts one player on chopping block

The 20 greatest nicknames in NHL history

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 8

What does a successful 2025-26 season look like for Nick Robertson?

It seems like every few months we re-visit the question of what to do with Nick Robertson, and here we are again as we approach the 2025-26 season. Last summer, it was reported that he requested a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs after failing to earn a consistent spot in the lineup, before later signing a one-year extension with the Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 2

Where does Nick Robertson fit in the Maple Leafs lineup?

Fewer players may be harder to figure out when it comes to Craig Berube’s intentions this season than Nick Robertson. Instinctively, the answer might be the Leafs don’t have to figure out where Robertson fits, he’ll be traded.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 31

Why Nick Robertson deserves a top-six spot on the Toronto Maple Leafs

There are two spots in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top-six that aren’t filled: A winger beside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, and a winger beside John Tavares and William Nylander.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 22

$152M Player Swap Between Penguins and Leafs a 'Pipe Dream' Says Host

The idea of a blockbuster swap between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins — trading Morgan Rielly and Nick Robertson for Erik Karlsson — has been floating around, in various iterations, for weeks.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 18

Josh Leivo looking to return to NHL and Pittsburgh Penguins could be perfect fit

Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Forward Josh Leivo and Ufa Salavat Yulayev parted ways after two seasons. He put 49 goals and 80 points in 62 games last season and is looking to return to the NHL.

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The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

The 'Multiple TD passes in an NFL debut' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 18

Matias Maccelli’s impact relies heavily on his attention to detail without the puck

If Matias Maccelli wants to stick as a top-six forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it won’t be because he’s lighting up the scoresheet, it will be because he’s won Craig Berube’s trust over with his play without the puck.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / August 11

Nick Robertson’s New Maple Leafs Deal: Right Down the Middle

Nick Robertson’s new contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs isn’t just cap-friendly — it’s almost mathematically perfect. Not perfect in the sense of guaranteeing performance, but in how it lands almost exactly between his highest possible value and his lowest.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 11

Easton Cowan vs. Nick Robertson a storyline to watch heading into 2025-26

Heading into the 2025-26 NHL season, there’s going to be plenty of storylines to follow once training camp opens for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The internal competition between Easton Cowan and Nick Robertson will be one that could wind up being the most entertaining of them all.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 10

Nick Robertson Already Linked to New Team In Potential Cap Trade

The ink is barely dry on a new deal. Still, it didn’t take long for rumors to pop up regarding a Nick Robertson trade. One insider has already linked Robertson in a cap-clearing move, one that potentially gives the Toronto Maple Leafs the room to sign unrestricted free agent Jack Roslovic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 2

Maple Leafs Avoid Ugly Arbitration Battle with Nick Robertson

The Toronto Maple Leafs made the smart play by avoiding an arbitration hearing with forward Nick Robertson on Saturday. As the two sides approached Sunday’s scheduled hearing, Robertson and the Maple Leafs agreed to a one-year, $1.825 million contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 2

Maple Leafs sign Nick Robertson to one-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Nick Robertson have avoided arbitration by agreeing to terms on a new one-year contract worth $1.825 million, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday morning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 2

Maple Leafs Make Smart Deal, Re-Sign Nick Robertson

Toronto and Nick Robertson have settled their contract dispute ahead of Sunday’s scheduled hearing, finding common ground on a new deal that will pay the forward $1.825 million for the upcoming season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2

Maple Leafs re-sign Nicholas Robertson

There will be no arbitration hearings in the NHL this summer.

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / August 2

Sunday Maple Leafs Showdown: Robertson’s Future in the Balance

Sunday marks the NHL’s only scheduled salary arbitration case this summer, and it involves the Toronto Maple Leafs and winger Nick Robertson. The fact that no other team reached this point with a restricted free agent speaks tons—not only about the unique circumstances, but also the fragile relationship between Robertson and the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 1

Maple Leafs, Nick Robertson share arbitration numbers, case set for Aug. 3

As first reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Nick Robertson are over $1 million apart in arbitration filings ahead of the case on Sunday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 31

Maple Leafs Playing with Fire by Delaying Nick Robertson Deal

As winger Nicholas Robertson approaches his arbitration hearing this Sunday (August 3), the Toronto Maple Leafs run the risk that they could crater his trade value or sour the player again on the organization, significantly impacting the young forward’s worth to the Leafs or another team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / July 26