F Nicholas Robertson - Peterborough Petes, OHL (2019, 53rd, TOR)

[Odie Cleghorn]

Would've been nice to see Nick playing for team USA. I understand he's got bigger fish to fry but he's the game-breaking talent they sorely lacked in yesterday's game vs the Russians. Him playing with Zegras/ Turcotte would've been a treat. Caufield and Kaliyev as good as they are, unfortunately don't provide the same kind of impact.

Caufield can and probably would if he was on Zegras line but Robertson, Hughes and Bordeleau would have made the US a powerhouse.

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

Caufield can and probably would if he was on Zegras line

Probably would what? Would be a treat?

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Robertson making his NHL regular season debut tonight.

Unfortunately skating on the 4th line, but hopefully gets a little PP time and moved around the lineup to take a few shifts from Thornton etc.

 

[ponder]

It’ll be a limited role tonight (just a couple so far), but curious to see how he does! Last playoffs his shot, skating, hands and hustle looked NHL ready, but he wasn’t close to strong enough, was pushed around easily. He’s been working out hard all offseason, number one thing I’m looking at tonight is how he does in battles.

Edit: just had a good shift about 9 mins into the first. Held his own in a physical battle, got a shot, and was generally very involved.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Done for the night. Apparently a knee injury. Hopefully nothing serious.

 

[ponder]

Injured, out for the night at least :/ Knee went funny into the boards after a hit. I thought it didn’t look too serious, but you never really know. Hopefully doesn’t keep him out too long.

I thought he was having a decent game pre-injury.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

I will be happy with this evenings games if it is only a minor injury.

 

[Boxscore]

During the Flames/Canucks post game, they mentioned Robertson will be out long-term.

 

[acrobaticgoalie]

During the Flames/Canucks post game, they mentioned Robertson will be out long-term.

It's not looking good for him. Keefe said he is going to miss some time and is going for an MRI.

I feel bad for the kid. He's as dedicated and as hard a worker as anybody trying to make the show.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

Feel especially bad for him because he skipped the world juniors to focus on playing in the NHL. He’ll come back stronger no matter what. He’s been a battler all of his life.

 

[nickdawg95]

Feel especially bad for him because he skipped the world juniors to focus on playing in the NHL. He’ll come back stronger no matter what. He’s been a battler all of his life.

he should of battle for a gold medal, smh says a lot about his character tbh

 

[leafsfan2point0]

he should of battle for a gold medal, smh says a lot about his character tbh

Says a lot about your character questioning a teenager on wanting to make his NHL dream come true and then getting injured in his first game. smh tbh.

 

[sting101]

he should of battle for a gold medal, smh says a lot about his character tbh

Hmmmn participate in a junior tourney and risk injury and take away someone's gold medal and position on the team vs honor your organizational commitment and contract after making the team and already having had that junior moment?

Hardly something worth criticizing. Nobility in both decisions if you ask me

 

[Maplebeasts]

Hmmmn participate in a junior tourney and risk injury and take away someone's gold medal and position on the team vs honor your organizational commitment and contract after making the team and already having had that junior moment?

Hardly something worth criticizing. Nobility in both decisions if you ask me

I'm also pretty sure the Leafs played a big part in his decision to not go. Hard to fault him for working his ass off to make his NHL team.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Says a lot about your character questioning a teenager on wanting to make his NHL dream come true and then getting injured in his first game. smh tbh.

not worth engaging, I remember his name from a few years ago when he was saying Eichel has a better offensive ceiling than Matthews.

 

[blindpass]

not worth engaging, I remember his name from a few years ago when he was saying Eichel has a better offensive ceiling than Matthews.

Oh... heresy!!!

 

[bsu]

not worth engaging, I remember his name from a few years ago when he was saying Eichel has a better offensive ceiling than Matthews.

He might

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Shame he'll miss that much time, seemed like a pretty innocuous play, but glad to see its nothing serious.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Shame he'll miss that much time, seemed like a pretty innocuous play, but glad to see its nothing serious.

yeah anything that doesn't require surgery is great, anything that only has you missing a handful of games is awesome. Even if it's a nothing play, knees are scary.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Just coming back from injury. Played his 1st ever AHL games the last 2 day.

Picked up 3 points in the 2 games, 1 goal - 2 assists. Looked good. Skating still a bit awkward, but time with Underhill should improve that. Definitely not something that will hold him back at the next level, however. Shot is still there, and obviously world class.

Shouldn't be long before he's back up with the Maple Leafs.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

Finding some space for a nice cross ice feed from Galchenyuk.

 

[Minty Cowboy]

Point per game so far. Needs to be more disciplined though.

 

[KingWongQc]

when do you think the leafs will call him back ?

 

[Namikaze Minato]

when do you think the leafs will call him back ?

Likely keep him there until the OHL season starts and he is no longer allowed to play in the AHL.