The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the NHL's best forward groups, a point of pride for the team. However, this abundance of talent unfortunately means that several promising prospects have difficulty securing spots on the roster.
Regrettably, this crowded lineup has resulted in players like Nick Robertson being somewhat overlooked, despite glimpses of his potential in recent games. Even following an impressive preseason performance, it appears that he won't be part of the team for the regular season opener, as he joined the Marlies in the AHL.
In the wake of Robertson's omission from the roster, respected NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has raised eyebrows by suggesting that the Maple Leafs might contemplate parting ways with Robertson, who was once seen as one of their top prospect.
Ultimately, if Robertson doesn't earn his roster spot and fellow prospects like Knies and Minten surpass him in development, exploring trade options wouldn't be an unreasonable choice for Toronto. If he can find his rhythm with another team and the Maple Leafs can secure a valuable return, it could prove mutually beneficial for all parties involved.