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Nick Robertson's Fortunes Have Changed as Toronto Maple Leafs Get Desperate for Bodies
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has been looking for his opportunity, and with the regular season about to begin, he may have just been given a gift.
Nick Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs have been trying to find a sweet spot for a few years now, but it just hasn't happened the way fans have hoped.
Last season, Robertson managed 15 goals, but he did struggle at times, with head coach Craig Berube consistently putting the forward on the fourth line.
In the playoffs, Robertson was a frequent healthy scratch, and in training camp, it seemed as though the forward was about to get replaced by Easton Cowan.
However, an injury to Scott Laughton has made it so that Cowan's chances of making the Leafs are a lot slimmer. This has subsequently opened up an opportunity for Robertson to show off his skill.
Toronto Maple Leafs on the verge of giving Nick Robertson a chance
In fact, many Maple Leafs fans believe that Robertson is a solid forward who deserves to be given a real opportunity inside the lineup. In fact, some want him on the second line.
I'd rather see Nick Robertson get the first look with Tavares and Nylander than Bobby McMann
Others have noted that the Maple Leafs do not have 12 forwards better than Robertson. Simply put, he must be in the lineup.
Man, I don't care Nick Robertson is absolutely one of Toronto's 12 best forwards. Fight me.
At the end of the day, it seems clear what the Leafs have to do. Play Robertson to start the season, and let Cowan develop with the Toronto Marlies.
On Wednesday, the regular season begins against the Montreal Canadiens, and this is where we will get a sense of what Robertson's role will be.
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OCTOBRE 6 | 451 ANSWERS Nick Robertson's Fortunes Have Changed as Toronto Maple Leafs Get Desperate for Bodies Do you believe Nick Robertson deserves to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs? | ||
| YES | 361 | 80 % |
| NO | 90 | 20 % |
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