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The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to manage a tricky scenario over the offseason. It involves dissatisfied forward Nicholas Robertson, who notified the team that he “has no plans to re-sign” with the franchise.
Even yet, Leafs Morning Take host and director Nick Alberga believes Toronto should “give the forward another chance.” Craig Berube, Robertson’s new head coach, could benefit him in the future.
“Just because Nick Robertson has requested a trade does not mean that the Leafs should be inclined to do anything at all,” Alberga wrote at The Leafs Nation on July 9th. “At this point, it would be in their best interests to keep the 22-year-old winger around indefinitely.”
“In the grand scheme of things, forcing a trade is pointless.” Furthermore, they’re probably looking for a similar player, so why not give Robertson another look and reassess the issue later?
NHL insider Chris Johnston initially revealed Robertson’s trade request on June 30. Following the first day of free agency on July 1, Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving revealed “there was some frustration with Nick.” The Leafs tendered a qualifying offer to Robertson on July 1, officially making him a restricted free agent, as his three-year, $2.39 million entry-level contract expired at the beginning of the month.
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