Nick Robertson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Maybe Nick Robertson Just Needed to Get Out of Toronto

Some hockey players you just keep rooting for, even when you know the numbers don't quite make the argument. Nick Robertson has always been one of those players for me.

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The Leafs may already regret their decision on these 2 forwards

The shortened preseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the entire NHL, is both underway and almost finished. With the Leafs, among other teams, just itching to see who they could add to the full-time roster, a couple of ex-Leafs are starting to make their names heard with their new clubs.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 19

Penguins’ Nick Robertson reflects on Maple Leafs’ tenure: ‘You can’t get complacent’

Nick Robertson spent his entire career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on July 1. Robertson signed a two-year contract extension worth $6.5 million with the Penguins on July 14, reuniting with Kyle Dubas and Jason Spezza.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Penguins' Nick Robertson Opens Up on Maple Leafs Tenure

Nick Robertson spent six seasons trying to establish himself as a permanent part of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup without ever getting there. The former second-round pick appeared in 234 games for Toronto, scoring 88 points but averaging only 11:52 of ice time.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 15

Did the Maple Leafs Focus on What Nick Robertson Wasn’t?

One interesting thing about NHL careers is that a player’s value can change without the player changing all that much. Nicholas Robertson’s new contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins is a good example.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

Penguins sign Nick Robertson to two-year contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed winger Nick Robertson to a two-year contract with a $3.25 million cap hit, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Penguins, Nick Robertson Avoid Arbitration With New Contract

The Pittsburgh Penguins and winger Nick Robertson have reportedly reached a settlement, avoiding a scheduled arbitration hearing. The deal is worth $3.25 million annually over two seasons.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Penguins’ Robertson Deadline Is About Role

Nick Robertson’s arbitration date gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a deadline. It does not give them an answer. That is an important distinction. The Penguins can try to settle on a number before his July 28 hearing, find another path or go through the arbitration process.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 7

A Nick Robertson Pattern—Why Repeat This Type of Exit

There’s something familiar about Nick Robertson’s path out of Toronto, and it’s not just the trade itself. It’s the entire sequence around it. A young

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Penguins' Nick Robertson Makes Future Decision Days After Maple Leafs Trade

Nick Robertson’s move to the Pittsburgh Penguins gave him the chance for a fresh start that he had seemingly been chasing for years during his time in Toronto.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 2

Maple Leafs overpay for speed, penalty killing certainty with Colton Sissons

Colton Sissons signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $4.25 million annually. Sissons will likely slot in as Toronto’s fourth-line centre, where he’s expected to provide speed, toughness and defensive responsibility to the bottom-six.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1

Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?

In perhaps the most intriguing of several key moves by the Penguins in the early days of free agency, Pittsburgh traded for forward Nick Robertson.

Maple Leafs extend qualifying offers to five players, let two RFAs walk

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

3 Reasons It Was Past Time to Trade Nick Robertson

The Toronto Maple Leafs finally pulled the trigger on a Nick Robertson trade, and in a lot of ways, it felt like something that had been sitting there waiting to happen for quite a while.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add draft capital as Nick Robertson experiment finally comes to a close

The Nick Robertson experiment in Toronto finally came to an end on Wednesday. After years of Robertson battling injuries and inconsistency, but still showing enough promise and potential to continue taking chances on him, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Maple Leafs reportedly trade Nick Robertson to Penguins for 4th-round pick

Nick Robertson has been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 4th-round pick, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Toronto Trading Nick Robertson to the Pittsburgh Penguins

After years of rumors and speculation, the Toronto Maple Leafs are finally trading forward Nick Robertson. He’s headed to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, the Penguins are sending a fourth-round pick back to Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / April 28

Nick Robertson draws line in the sand with Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs forward, who has had an up-and-down relationship with the team throughout his tenure there, is finally in a position to call his shot.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 24

Question marks remain for Nick Robertson after career-best year with the Maple Leafs

The past few seasons have seen Nick Robertson turn from one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top prospects into one of its biggest question marks. Last summer, following another mediocre season, Robertson became a restricted free agent once again.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 20

Maple Leafs should keep highly coveted winger

Maple Leafs should keep trade target that's linked to Penguins, Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs started the 2025-26 NHL campaign with mixed results, with a record of 3-2-1 after six games.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / October 10

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

The Maple Leafs are not willing to lose games due to a lack of depth, which in the end costs more than marginally saving on the salary cap.

Maple Leafs lost star power, but Craig Berube has the blueprint for success

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 26

Maple Leafs forward showing he has all the tools to make an impact amid insider's intriguing prediction

Toronto needs a scorer to complement Auston Matthews, and without Mitch Marner, Robertson's profile fits perfectly.

Maple Leafs could sign new player amid unexpected roster crisis

Insider names two veteran centers Maple Leafs could sign

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / September 23

Maple Leafs insider drops major update on winger and names three interested teams

For the Leafs, the financial flexibility would be minimal, but they have an overpopulation in offensive positions.

Maple Leafs leadership backing top prospect ahead of season

Maple Leafs HC Craig Berube praises young defenseman

Maple Leafs make six roster cuts with two notable surprises

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2025

Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win

This trade would benefit both the teams and players involved.

Maple Leafs star makes bold contract demand, but deal not yet close

Why Maple Leafs should sign former Devils center Michael McLeod

Maple Leafs prospect needs more time, but the foundation for success is there

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 10, 2025

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

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