Fansided · Aug 25, 2025
Why Nick Robertson trade to the Penguins makes perfect sense
Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson could be better off heading to Pittsburgh given the circumstance surrounding his tenure in Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson will be looking for a fresh start this upcoming season. | Claus Andersen/GettyImagesToronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has been in the spotlight again this summer, and not for the best reasons. Robertson hit RFA status this summer for the second year in a row, rife with uncertainty moving forward.
The Leafs and Robertson avoided a potentially devastating arbitration hearing by agreeing to a one-year deal. But that deal has done little to quell the chatter linking him to multiple teams via trade.