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Nick Robertson is Going to Cost the Toronto Maple Leafs More Than They're Probably Willing to Pay
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson had an up-and-down season, but he is a restricted free agent against which makes things very interesting for the Leafs.
Nick Robertson is easily one of the more polarizing players on the Toronto Maple Leafs thanks to his inconsistent play and constant healthy scratches.
During the playoffs, the young forward only played three games. He notched a goal and an assist, but for the most part, he was kind of invisible out there.
Meanwhile, during the regular season, he had 15 goals and 7 assists in 69 games, which isn't exactly setting the world on fire.
How much is Nick Robertson worth?
His status heading into last season was a bit bizarre. He had requested a trade because the Leafs wouldn't sign him. However, they eventually agreed on a one-year deal worth $875K.
Now, Robertson is an RFA again, and he is up for a brand-new contract. This is going to be a fascinating storyline to follow, as no one really knows how the Leafs feel about the winger right now.
In a piece for the Toronto Star, NHL insider Nick Kypreos made some bold claims about the forward's next contract. He believes Robertson could demand anywhere between $1.5 and $2 million.
Leafs winger Nick Robertson once again finds himself without a contract for next season. The 23-year-old restricted free agent is eligible for salary arbitration for the first time this summer. Some have his value projected at $1.5 million for next season, but scoring 14 and 15 goals the last two seasons, respectively, could see him awarded as much as $2 million.
This is not a great value for a player who could be hit with numerous healthy scratches. It's clear that Craig Berube doesn't love him, and with the bottom six needing an overhaul, Robertson might have to go.
However, he is an RFA, which makes things a bit more complicated. The Leafs would therefore have to look into trading him.
Only time will tell what the Leafs decide, and whether or not Nick Robertson is forced to locate ahead of next season.
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