"However, unlike seasons past, it certainly feels like this year, Robertson will be in his last chance to make it or break it with the Leafs. With Toronto making many key additions during the past offseason, along with the bulk of last season's core returning sans Mitch Marner, the prolific, goal-scoring winger will be in tough competition for a roster spot for the 2025-26 season."
"There was quite high expectations for Robertson because he went on a goal-scoring tear in juniors the year right after Toronto selected him in the second round of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. During his 2019-20 OHL season with the Peterborough Petes, he registered a whopping 55 goals and 31 assists for 86 points in just 46 games played. Robertson even ended up appearing in the playoffs with the Leafs that COVID bubble year, scoring his first career NHL goal in the process."
"However, the next step for Robertson sure took a lot longer than many expected. Battling inconsistency and injuries throughout, it actually took the winger another four years before he was finally able to secure a regular spot in the Leafs lineup during the 2023-24 season. That year, Robertson recorded 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points in 56 total games as he appeared to be finally on the rise."
Nick Robertson approaches his sixth NHL season still seeking an elite breakout after early junior dominance and intermittent NHL impact. Toronto added key offseason pieces while retaining most of the core without Mitch Marner, increasing competition for forward roster spots. Robertson posted 55 goals and 31 assists in 46 OHL games in 2019-20 and scored his first NHL goal during the COVID bubble playoffs. Injuries and inconsistency delayed his progress, but he earned a regular role in 2023-24, recording 14 goals and 13 assists for 27 points in 56 games. The upcoming season may determine his long-term standing with the team.
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