Leafs Craig Berube said Nick Robertson would get an opportunity and that convinced him to sign

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Nick Robertson will get his shot with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season despite asking for a trade earlier this summer. In fact, head coach Craig Berube has promised him an opportunity to make an impact. Based on those words by his new head coach, he signed a one-year deal with the team earlier today. There are still rumblings, however, that he will still be traded shortly.

With Max Domi possibly playing center, the Leafs are thin on the left side of their forwards, so the opportunity for top-six minutes is there to be had for Nick Robertson, as well as Matthew Knies and Bobby McMann. Rounding out others competing for bottom-six spots are Easton Cowan, Fraser Minten, Pontus Holmberg, and Connor Dewar.

Nick Robertson just never seemed to be able to find his groove under former coach Sheldon Keefe, and even with the new voice of Craig Berube behind the bench now, the young forward felt like he wanted a fresh start. He reportedly requested a trade, and GM Brad Treliving has been working on honoring that request, according to Dreger, despite the recent signing of a contract.

Fresh off a new contract, the 22-year-old winger scored 14 goals in 56 games last season and is seeking a more substantial role this season. The next few weeks will be interesting to see whether Nick Robertson gets his trade wish granted, or whether he is given more minutes with the Leafs.

Source: The Leafs Nation
Craig Berube reportedly assured Nick Robertson he'll have an opportunity despite trade request

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