Toronto Maple Leafs Extend Qualifying Offer to Nick Robertson, Reject Pontus Holmberg

Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg were the two players who Maple Leafs fans were watching out for ahead of the qualifying offer deadline.

For those who don't know, a qualifying offer is the same contract a player signed the year before. Same term and same salary. If the player accepts, they have a deal. If they decline, they become a restricted free agent and must negotiate a contract.

Just moments ago, it was revealed that Nick Robertson was offered a qualifying deal. However, Pontus Holmberg was not, which means he can become an unrestricted free agent tomorrow.

Plenty of other stars were also hit with qualifying offers. Dennis Hildeby, William Villeneuve, Roni Hirvonen, and Topi Niemela all got offers.

Interestingly, Matthew Knies got one as well, although this is just a formality as he can sign his new six-year extension as soon as tomorrow.

The Nick Robertson negotiations will be interesting, although the Leafs could potentially be looking at a trade here, as Robertson's future is iffy.

Meanwhile, Hirvonen and Niemela are now overseas, which makes this a very peculiar move from the Leafs, but whatever the case, they did it.

As for Holmberg, it seems like the Leafs are okay with him walking. If he does, it will be a sad end to his tenure in Toronto.

Needless to say, these are some wild moves from the Leafs, and we cannot wait to see how all of this shakes out.