As the 2024-25 NHL season progresses, the Toronto Maple Leafs are navigating a crucial stretch as they approach the trade deadline. With a roster full of talent, the team is weighing its options to make adjustments for a deep playoff run. Auston Matthews‘ leadership and elite performance remain central to the Leafs’ success, but with growing expectations, management could explore moves that strengthen the squad even further.
In related news, Nick Robertson, Matthews’ teammate on the offensive side of the team, has expressed deep feelings about his future in Toronto. After requesting a trade last year, Robertson has a strong admission to make.
“I want to be here,” Robertson said. “I’m fine. Yeah, I don’t think about that stuff. I’ve been worried about my day off tomorrow, doing what I got to do,” he said of his tenure with the Maple Leafs, according to Sportsnet.
So, in what promises to be a busy period leading up to the trade deadline, Robertson confirmed that he is not worried about the upcoming changes, despite rumors of his possible departure. In addition, the Maple Leafs forward said he wants to be an important part of the team.
Nick Robertson of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Why did Robertson ask to be traded?
Nick Robertson asked the Maple Leafs to trade him after he was benched during the decisive Game 7 of the Stanley Cup against the Boston Bruins. His anger led him to request a trade, but a few months later he made it clear that he wanted to stay in Toronto.
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Nick Robertson’s performance in the 2024-25 NHL season
The truth is that despite the controversy surrounding his future, Robertson has been important for Toronto this season. The left wing has played in 50 games, contributing 16 points with 11 goals and five assists. After taking a few days off for the 4 Nations, Matthew’s teammate said he needed to “get my head right and get back to work.
