Will the Leafs Let Nick Robertson Walk?

Three straight summers of contract drama. A trade request. Healthy scratches. This relationship is at a breaking point.

Career-Best Numbers

13 goals, 14 assists, 27 points in 62 games — all career highs. But Craig Berube still benched him three times this season.

The Contract Timeline

2024: Trade request denied. Signed $875K deal. 2025: Filed for arbitration. Settled at $1.825M. 2026: Wants 3-4 years at $3M.

Maccelli vs. Robertson

Both are RFAs. Both play left wing. The Leafs likely only keep one. Maccelli's $4.11M qualifying offer makes him a non-tender candidate.

Pittsburgh Is Calling

Kyle Dubas drafted Robertson in 2019. Now he runs the Penguins. Philadelphia, Calgary, and Columbus also interested.

$22 Million in Cap Space

Treliving needs a right-shot top-6 winger and two offensive D-men. Robertson fills none of those needs.

The Verdict

Robertson is 24, on pace for career highs, and costs $3M. But three summers of fights may have sealed his fate in Toronto.

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