Toronto Maple Leafs Re-Sign Nicholas Robertson Avoiding Arbitration

The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nicholas Robertson to a one-year, $1.825 million contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing and closing the final pending arbitration case in the NHL this offseason. Robertson, 23, posted 15 goals and seven assists in 69 games during the 2024–25 season but has struggled with consistency and limited playoff appearances, leading to an ongoing trade request. The deal represents a significant raise from his previous $875,000 salary and positions him for a potentially larger role in the Maple Leafs' top-nine forward group, especially after the offseason departure of star Mitch Marner. The agreement reflects a compromise between the Leafs’ initial $1.2 million offer and Robertson’s $2.25 million request, preserving a positive relationship and avoiding arbitration-related tension. Toronto now has all its NHL-level restricted free agents signed and about $1.1 to $1.9 million in cap space, while exploring moves involving veterans to optimize the roster. The team is counting on players like Robertson, Matias Maccelli, and others to fill gaps and maintain competitiveness in the upcoming season.