Is Nick Robertson Worth A Look From The Penguins?
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One of the stated goals of Pittsburgh Penguins' GM and POHO Kyle Dubas at the end of the 2024-25 was to begin the "execution" phase of the organization's rebuild. He said part of that "execution" would, likely, involve young RFAs that other teams other couldn't afford or who needed a change of scenery.
And there is one RFA who – although, he might not be one of the bigger names out there – may garner some attention from teams.
One year ago, Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Nicholas Robertson found himself in a very similar position to where he is now with the Leafs’ organization. This time around, Toronto extended Robertson – an RFA – a qualifying offer that he did not accept, electing to move toward arbitration, which was an option that was not available to him last season.
At this point, Robertson will either go all the way to arbitration to determine his salary, extend with the Leafs before arbitration, or get his rights traded prior to arbitration. Given that Robertson was in and out of the lineup last season – he registered 22 points and a career-high 15 goals in 69 games last season – and that his opportunities to break into a larger role with the Leafs are dwindling, it may be best for both parties to finally move on this summer.
If that’s the case, is Robertson someone the Penguins should be looking into?
We wrote a piece on the possibility of Pittsburgh offer sheeting Robertson last season. While the situation is a bit different this season – and offer sheets aren’t likely to happen with the Penguins, per Dubas’s own words – that doesn’t mean they can’t look to the trade market.
Here’s why Dubas should – and shouldn’t – pursue Robertson in an RFA trade-then-sign.
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