Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson: Scores, assists Sunday
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Robertson notched a goal and an assist in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Sabres.
Robertson didn't play in four straight games before suiting up Sunday, and he made his presence felt by delivering his first multi-point performance of the campaign. That said, Robertson has tallied just four points across 24 games this season, so he shouldn't have a lot of upside in most fantasy formats.
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Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson: Breaks slump Saturday
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Robertson scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Lightning.
Robertson's goal ended his 12-game point drought. It's just the right time for him to get going on offense, as the Maple Leafs' injury-ravaged forward group welcomed back Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies for this contest. Robertson has two goals, 31 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-1 rating over 20 appearances this season, so he'll need to pick up the pace as more forwards get ready to return.
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Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson: Mired in slump
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Robertson was held off the scoresheet for his 12th game in a row in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Panthers.
Robertson has 20 shots on net in that span, so it's not for a lack of opportunity. The Maple Leafs are severely understaffed at forward due to seven injuries and a suspension, but it's not encouraging to see Robertson squander his opportunity to make himself essential to the team. Through 19 games, he has a single goal, 29 shots, 16 hits, 10 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while averaging 12:27 of ice time.
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Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson: Pots goal in loss
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Robertson scored a goal and added two PIM in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Robertson broke through for his first goal of the year, but it was far too late to make a difference. The winger has added nine shots on net, six hits, three blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-2 rating over seven appearances. The good news is Robertson is seeing steady third-line usage, but that's a role that's too small on a top-heavy team for him to make much of an impact. He's also on the second power-play unit, but there's little chance of him moving up the lineup barring a slump from a top-six forward.
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Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson: Returning Wednesday
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Robertson (upper body) will be in the lineup versus the Canadiens on Wednesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Robertson missed the Maple Leafs' last preseason game, but that will be the extent of his absence. He's set to begin 2024-25 on the third line and second power-play unit. Robertson reportedly has a trade request in with Toronto's front office, but he'll look to enhance his value after a 27-point effort in 56 regular-season games last season.
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Maple Leafs' Nicholas Robertson: Out of action Saturday
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Robertson (upper body) will not play Saturday versus Detroit.
The good news is that Robertson partook in morning practice and could be ready to go Opening Night in Montreal on Wednesday. Robertson had 14 goals and 27 points in 56 regular-season games in 2023-24 and is expected to improve upon those numbers this season.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Four points in last four games
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Robertson scored his 13th goal of the season Tuesday in a 5-2 win over the Devils.
He's been especially effective of late, putting up three goals and an assist in his last four games (six shots). Robertson has 13 goals and 25 points in 52 contests in 2023-24, which would prorate to 20 goals and 39 points over a full campaign. This is the first season that Robertson has gotten an opportunity to skate more regular shifts in the NHL, and his growth pattern continues to track upward. He may not be a star, but he does have the talent to deliver sturdy production from the middle six.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Goal, assist in win
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Robertson notched a goal and an assist in Monday's 6-4 victory over the Panthers.
Robertson opened the scoring late in the first period, beating Sergei Bobrovsky on a breakaway before adding an assist on Matthew Knies' tally in the second. The 22-year-old Robertson now has two goals and three points in his last two contests -- he has four goals and five points in nine games since he was recalled from the AHL in mid-March. Overall, Robertson has 12 goals with 12 assists through a career-most 50 appearances at the NHL level this season.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Summoned from minors
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Robertson was brought up from AHL Toronto on Monday.
Robertson has eight goals and 19 points in 41 NHL outings this season. He also has five goals and six assists over nine AHL appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Robertson logged an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Golden Knights.
Robertson has a helper in each of the last two games and four points over his last four outings. The 22-year-old has found success on a line with John Tavares and Bobby McMann -- the trio combined on the Maple Leafs' third goal Thursday. Robertson is up to 19 points, 58 shots on net, 25 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 38 appearances this season.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Reaches 10-assist mark
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Robertson logged an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.
Robertson has been solid with four points over eight games in February. It's been enough to keep him in the lineup regularly as a middle-six winger. The 22-year-old has 18 points, 58 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-1 rating through 37 outings overall. Robertson's production mostly comes from scoring, and he's got enough of that to help fantasy managers in deep formats.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Gets power-play helper
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Robertson delivered an assist Thursday in a 6-5 overtime loss to Columbus.
It came on the power play. Robertson has eight points (three goals, five assists) in 16 games this season while toiling on the third line. All things considered, his production has been solid, even if his mesh with line mates hasn't. Robertson has top-six talent, but we don't know if that will manifest itself with the Leafs. His fantasy value will go up if and when he climbs onto a scoring line permanently.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Summoned from AHL
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Robertson was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.
Robertson has racked up five goals and 11 points in nine AHL contests this campaign. He has three goals, four assists, 50 shots on net and 31 hits in 31 NHL appearances with the Maple Leafs over the past three seasons. Robertson is projected to play on the third line against Tampa Bay on Monday.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Robertson was loaned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
Robertson drew into 15 games with the Maple Leafs before underoing shoulder surgery last season, picking up two goals and five points while averaging 10:53 of ice time over that span. Although he'll start the season in the AHL, Robertson should remain atop the list of potential call-ups for the big club throughout the 2023-24 campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Active for training camp
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Robertson (shoulder) skated with the Maple Leafs' second group Thursday to begin training camp, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Robertson was given a six-month timeline to return after undergoing shoulder surgery in January, so it's not a surprise to see him back in action. It doesn't appear he'll have any limitations, so the 22-year-old winger will have a chance to win a job in camp. Unfortunately for Robertson, the Maple Leafs boast one of the deepest forward groups in the league, so he'll likely start 2023-24 with AHL Toronto unless he puts forth a really impressive performance in camp. His main competition for playing time will likely be Noah Gregor.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Done for season
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Robertson (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery recently and will need six months to recover.
Robertson's timetable rules him out for the rest of the regular season, and it suggests that he won't be an option during the playoffs either, even if the Leafs go on a deep run. He has two goals and five points in 15 contests while averaging 10:53 of ice time this season. The 21-year-old was last in the lineup Dec. 8.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Shifts to LTIR
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Robertson (shoulder) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly
Robertson, who hasn't played since Dec. 8, was originally slated to be out for 6-8 weeks. The move to LTIR won't impact his timetable. He has five points, 27 shots on goal and 18 hits in 15 games with the Leafs this season.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Out 6-8 weeks
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Robertson (shoulder) will be out of action for 6-8 weeks, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
The good news is that no surgery will be required. The 21-year-old should return around the All-Star break. It's a tough blow for Robertson, who had started to see second-line action of late with John Tavares and Mitch Marner. Robertson's spot on the second line has been taken by Denis Malgin. Robertson has two goals and five points in 15 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Will be out long-term
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Robertson (shoulder) is expected to miss significant time, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
More details will likely be available in the coming days, but it sounds like Robertson's recovery timeline will be measured in weeks rather than days. It's a tough break for the young winger, who has five points in 15 contests this season. The 21-year-old's timeline should become clearer when the Maple Leafs provide another update.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Sustains shoulder injury
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Robertson won't return to Thursday's game versus the Kings due to a shoulder injury.
Robertson was hurt on a hit in the first period, and it's enough to keep him out of the rest of the game. Alex Kerfoot is likely to see slightly more time with Robertson sidelined, though the severity of the rookie winger's injury isn't yet known.
