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: Placed on IR
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Robertson (shoulder) was moved to injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly.
Robertson is expected to be out until at least mid-January. He has five points through 15 games this season but was on an eight-game scoreless drought prior to being injured.
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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.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Gets physical in return
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Roberts delivered a team-high four hits during Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the visiting Sharks.
Robertson, who dressed Wednesday after being designated as a healthy scratch the previous three games, played with more edge, recording a season-high in delivered checks. The 2019 second-round draft pick had four combined hits in six outings before spending the past week watching games from the press box. Robertson opened Wednesday on the fourth line with Zach Aston-Reese and David Kampf and generated three shots in 13:26 of ice time, including 1:32 on the power play.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Healthy scratch again
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Robertson was a healthy scratch again Friday against the Wild.
He had gotten back into action Wednesday night against the Devils for the first time since Nov. 12, but found himself back in the press box Friday. Robertson has five points (two goals, three assists) in 11 games this season, but needs to be in the Leafs' top six in order to truly show what he may be able to deliver. The Leafs are deep at forward, so Robertson's chance to stick on a top line may be limited.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Draws helper in win
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Robertson posted an assist in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.
Robertson was a healthy scratch for the first two games of November before replacing Wayne Simmonds in the lineup Sunday. The 21-year-old Robertson was able to earn the secondary helper on John Tavares' go-ahead goal in the third period. Through seven contests, Robertson's offense has shown up easily with two goals, three assists, 11 shots on net and a plus-3 rating. He still needs to round out his game a bit more to avoid being scratched or sent down.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Picks up assist
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Robertson recorded an assist and three blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
Robertson sure looks like he's here to stay with two goals and an assist through three contests. Over the previous two years' he recorded just two points in 16 outings. The 21-year-old winger has added seven shots on net, four hits, three blocked shots and a plus-1 rating while working on the Maple Leafs' second line. He's worth a look in fantasy formats that focus on point production.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Big-time season debut
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Robertson scored two goals, including the game winner in overtime, in a 3-2 win over Dallas on Thursday.
Robertson made the most of his time in the top six. He skated 14:24 with 1:45 on the power play. His first goal put the Leafs up 2-1 early in the third period. He took a pass from Michael Bunting and wired it past Scott Wedgewood from the slot. Then Robertson teamed with Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly on a three-on-one in overtime and one-timed a dish from Matthews at the right face-off dot to seal the win. It was his season debut and he faced off against his brother, Jason Robertson.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Gets second-line gig
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Robertson will skate with John Tavares and William Nylander on the second line, reports Jonas Siegel of The Athletic, and he'll join the second power-play unit.
He bumps Denis Malgin off the second line and likely pushes Rasmus Sandin off the power play. Robertson is a skilled winger that needs top-six time to try to show the team he deserves to stick in the NHL. He performed well in training camp, but he didn't get the tap on the shoulder. Now, Robertson gets his chance to help the squad and fantasy managers, too.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Heading to AHL
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Robertson was assigned to the minors Monday by the Leafs.
Robertson was a standout performer during training camp but got caught in a numbers game with Toronto tight against the salary cap. According to David Alter of Sports Illustrated, Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said Monday that Robertson didn't get a roster spot because Denis Malgin would need to clear waivers to be sent down and Robertson is exempt.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Among preseason scoring leaders
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Robertson has seven preseason points, tied with Matt Duchene and Timo Meier for the NHL preseason lead.
Robertson has thrived because of his incredible shot. Rocket Richard winning teammate, Auston Matthews says "... he probably shoots it harder than anybody on the team." Heady praise. Coach Sheldon Keefe has also been impressed, saying these preseason games "are the best I've seen Nick look in a Leafs jersey." Robertson has not secured an NHL role this season and may still end up in the AHL. But his game is improving and that's what the team and dynasty managers want to see.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Back to bus league
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Robertson was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Robertson logged 12:36 of ice time with two shots on goal and two PIM on Tuesday versus the Red Wings. It's unclear if the 20-year-old will be a factor for the Maple Leafs in their last game of the regular season Friday versus the Bruins or in the playoffs.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Brought up from minors
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Robertson was promoted from AHL Toronto on Tuesday.
Considering Robertson has just one point in nine NHL games this season, his call-up to the main roster shouldn't be considered a guarantee he'll suit up versus the Red Wings on Tuesday. Whether Robertson plays or not could depend on the health of Michael Bunting (undisclosed).
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Reassigned Sunday
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Robertson was sent down to AHL Toronto on Sunday.
Robertson has gotten into nine contests at the top level this season, all since Feb. 26. He's only managed a single point and 12 shots over 10:01 of average ice time, so he'll head back to the Marlies and look to build on his eight points in nine AHL games.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Sent to minors
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Robertson was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Monday, per CBS Sports.
Robertson has one goal and a minus-4 rating through seven NHL games this season. The 5-foot-9 winger will head back to the minors where he's talied eight points through nine appearances.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Bags first NHL goal
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Robertson scored his first NHL goal in Saturday's 6-4 loss to Vancouver.
He converted a nice 2-on-1 with William Nylander. Robertson has been promoted to a scoring line with Nylander and John Tavares, and this is his opportunity to show off his goal-scoring talents.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson: Recalled Friday
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Robertson was recalled from AHL Toronto on Friday.
The 20-year-old made his Maple Leafs debut last year, recording one assist in six games. Robertson hasn't seen the NHL since, but he's been productive in limited AHL action this year, producing eight points over nine contests. At this stage of his young career, Robertson is best known for rattling off 55 goals in 46 games with OHL Peterborough back in 2019-20 -- a scoring touch the Leafs are undoubtedly hoping he recaptures.
