One-season agreement granted to Nicholas Robertson
Nicholas Robertson, a 23-year-old forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, has extended his contract with the team for the 2025-2026 season. The one-year deal is worth $1.825 million against the salary cap.
In his NHL career, Robertson has played 156 games, all for the Maple Leafs, and has made a significant impact. He has scored 32 goals and notched 24 assists, accumulating 56 points in total. Robertson's plus-2 rating, 24 penalty minutes, and 258 shots taken have contributed to his average ice time of 11:28 minutes per game.
Last season, Robertson played a career-high 69 games, scoring 15 goals and contributing 7 assists for 22 points. He also recorded one goal and one assist in three playoff games. Despite his promising offensive talent, his ice time has been limited, averaging 12 minutes per game in the regular season and dropping below 10 minutes in the playoffs.
The Maple Leafs drafted Robertson in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to joining the NHL, he played for the Peterborough Petes in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) from 2018 to 2020.
Robertson, who stands at 5'9" and weighs 178 pounds, is a California native. His new contract suggests that the Maple Leafs see potential value in his continued development.
Robertson's new contract extends his tenure with the Maple Leafs, a team he’s played for since his NHL debut, beyond the 2025-2026 season, demonstrating his commitment to the team that drafted him in 2019. In addition to his impressive performance in the NHL, he honed his skills in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), showcasing his proficiency in diverse sports, particularly hockey, being a key player in the Maple Leafs' lineup.
