Nick Robertson was one of the more promising prospects for the Toronto Maple Leafs, especially when he came onto the scene hot, scoring a goal in the Leafs playoff series loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2020. However, his early career hasn't panned out that way, primarily due to injuries the young forward has faced.
However, this season, Robertson has managed to remain healthy. This didn't stop the Leafs from sending him back down to the minors, though, due to his waiver exemption. Robertson wasn't happy about the move and revealed that to the media.
Many expected Robertson to find his way back into the lineup immediately after the deadline, however, it appears the Leafs are sending a different message. In the last few practices, Robertson has been skating as an extra, which could be the Leafs sending a message to the forward about his comments.
