Nick Robertson has just wrapped up his most productive NHL season to date. Across 56 games, he achieved career-high numbers with 14 goals and 13 assists, totaling 27 points. Beyond his NHL stint, the 22-year-old also saw action in nine games for the Toronto Marlies, the AHL affiliate of the Leafs.
Robertson’s entire hockey career has been rooted in Toronto, where he was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft. He made his NHL debut during the 2020 postseason but has faced challenges with injuries affecting his playing time. A notable setback was a shoulder surgery in December 2021, which sidelined him for the remainder of the 2021-22 season after appearing in just 15 games during the 2022-23 season due to ongoing concerns about his physical condition.
Questions have arisen about whether Toronto has effectively utilized Robertson’s offensive talents, which were showcased during his tenure with the OHL’s Peterborough Petes. Despite his potential, breaking into Toronto’s competitive top six forward positions has proven difficult due to the team’s depth in offensive talent.
Since his NHL debut, Robertson has played a total of 87 games, tallying 17 goals and 17 assists. In AHL play, he has accumulated 27 goals and 30 assists in 60 games, underscoring his dual success and potential across both leagues.
As Robertson approaches the end of his entry-level contract, which has seen him earn $796,667 over three seasons, he faces the transition to restricted free agency. His qualifying offer stands at $813,750, marking a pivotal moment in his career trajectory as he navigates his future in professional hockey
Robertson is coming off his most successful NHL season yet. He achieved career highs in 56 games, scoring 14 goals and 13 assists for a total of 27 points. Additionally, the 22-year-old saw action in nine games with the Toronto Marlies, the AHL affiliate of the Leafs.
Throughout his career, Robertson has exclusively played for Toronto. Selected by the Leafs in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, he made his NHL debut during the 2020 playoffs. However, his time with the team has been marked by challenges. An early-season injury in 2020-21 limited him to just six games. Later, a shoulder surgery in December 2021, which kept him out for the rest of the 2021-22 season, further interrupted his progress. Consequently, Robertson managed to appear in only 15 games during the 2022-23 season.
