Recalled/Assigned: Robertson recalled

[rumman]

That doesn't mean he's being 'shopped'.

Okay, show cased, is that better?

 

[ACC1224]

Okay, show cased, is that better?

It's the same thing.
Nothing is impossible but it makes no sense that they would be 'shopping' or 'showcasing' him at this point.
Once he needs to start clearing waivers, things change.

 

[rumman]

It's the same thing.
Nothing is impossible but it makes no sense that they would be 'shopping' or 'showcasing' him at this point.
Once he needs to start clearing waivers, things change.

If you say so……..

 

[Notsince67]

This is his last chance to prove he can play at this level.

It's probably his best chance. There are enough holes in the bottom 6 to stand out.

 

[ACC1224]

If you say so……..

It's not me saying so, it's how the league works.

 

[leafan11]

Brought up to be shopped, book it………

It’s money in and money out , any meaningful deal would require more than Robertsons cap hit going the other way.

 

[ToneDog]

It's the same thing.
Nothing is impossible but it makes no sense that they would be 'shopping' or 'showcasing' him at this point.
Once he needs to start clearing waivers, things change.

Dregs says Tre looking for dman. I can see Robbie being somebody they could move. Hopefully he forces them to keep him.

 

[rumman]

It’s money in and money out , any meaningful deal would require more than Robertsons cap hit going the other way.

True that.

 

[Frostitute]

He reminds me a lot of Yakupov. Great shot, always buzzing around, very noticeable but not very effective.

 

[notbias]

I'll be surprised if this lasts.

He's done great at the AHL level, but so did guys like Petan. Doesn't always equate to NHL success. I do agree he should be given a shot though - Not only has he earned it but this bottom 6 has been dreadful so anything to give them a jump start should be explored.

You spoke too soon

There is still hope

 

[ACC1224]

Dregs says Tre looking for dman. I can see Robbie being somebody they could move. Hopefully he forces them to keep him.

For sure, like any player he could go as part of a package for an upgrade

 

[tony135420]

With this team. I believe he will request a trade to somewhere else if he doesn't stick. He's been given plenty of chances and just never stuck. Maybe he'll have better luck on another team with a fresh start.

Agree he may soon ask for a trade if he can't crack the lineup, however, IMO his skill and ability aren't what's keeping him off this team. It would be a combo of health concerns and being bypassed on the depth chart by players like Knies that fit our needs better. One of the issues with Nicky Bobby, it's that he's similar to players we already have in our top 6. He has to be a top 6 player to best utilize his strengths, whereas, Knies has the size and defensive IQ to play down the lineup to spread out offense.

 

[Stephen]

I hope this is followed with Ryan Reaves placed on waivers.

If Reaves isn’t going to hit, intimidate, scrum and be behind the play it may as well be anyone else in the organization.

 

[Magic Man]

Domi in between two shooters in Robertson and Jarnkrok who can both keep up in terms of skating on paper looks like a match. The bigger question may not be will they produce, but can they prevent more than they let in.

 

[DarkKnight]

Well deserved. Don’t give up on this kid.

 

[Stephen]

For sure, like any player he could go as part of a package for an upgrade

We’re kind of in a precarious position when looking for upgrades. Don’t have a lot of Kasperi Kapanen type non core roster surplus guys with a healthy cap hit to send out the door (that isn’t one of our UFA mercenaries). So outside of prospects and probably that 1st round pick we don’t have a lot to deal. But that 1st round pick could also be a serious insurance policy if the season goes off the rails.

It’s very Cliff Fletcher-y.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Yeah, he isn't a regular NHLer.

But he's a good marketing this game asset.

He isn't the same old same old crap we've been seeing in the bottom 6.

He'll be at least new crap in the bottom 6.

Hopefully, 100% of Leafs fans are supporting him.

I mean, Robertson hitting his potential is massive for the Leafs. Even if that means we add a 20-25 goal scorer it is more skill and goal scoring outside of the core 4. If he works on the third line, that is some legit depth scoring finally.

Improves our LW depth massively as well

 

[fancy lad]

It's probably his best chance. There are enough holes in the bottom 6 to stand out.

This.

I'm pretty excited about this news to tell the truth. He could actually have a pretty big impact as the team are so desperate for the one skill that is Robertson's strength.

It's asking a lot of him, but the stars seemed to be aligned for something good to happen with Robertson this year.

 

[I am Canadian]

Give him a shot with Matthews and Marner. They already play soft as hell so giving him a chance to not get hit is ideal.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

How has Robertson looked recently?

I saw him play vs. Milwaukee. He was ok.

 

[AcerComputer]

Dregs says Tre looking for dman. I can see Robbie being somebody they could move. Hopefully he forces them to keep him.

Makes no sense, we don't have forwards who can score outside the core 4. We need more top 6 and top 9 players. D is not a priority in my opinion.

 

[Ianturnedbull]

Makes no sense, we don't have forwards who can score outside the core 4. We need more top 6 and top 9 players. D is not a priority in my opinion.

I think I disagree. The D is an ongoing work in progress. It needs to be fixed now, in the near future, and at the trade deadline.

 

[meefer]

Knies Matthews Nylander
Robertson Tavares Marner
Bertuzzi Domi Gregor
Jarnkrok Kamph Reaves

 

[ACC1224]

Knies Matthews Nylander
Robertson Tavares Marner
Bertuzzi Domi Gregor
Jarnkrok Kamph Reaves

They said Robertson would be playing with Domi

 

[Rude Dog]

Fans only focus on him scoring goals as his only attribute. But he just brings a level of energy and never quit attitude that can hopefully rub off. Sure, he may look like an unneutered dog at times, but at least he brings it every shift. Fans need to stop knocking this 21 year old kid. This team is desperate for a 2nd / 3rd line tweener who can score 15-20 secondary goals on a min contract.