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Maple Leafs Reportedly Make Decision on Nicholas Robertson Trade Talks
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Nicholas Robertson 's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain, but a trade isn't imminent unless the price is met.
The 24-year-old winger once again finds himself the subject of trade speculation after reports indicated a few days ago that the Leafs are reengaging in talks with interested teams.
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Robertson, who already requested a trade during the 2024 offseason, is playing limited minutes on a one-year, $1.825 million deal signed in August.
On Monday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period clarified Toronto's stance during an appearance on the "Leafs Morning Take" podcast .
According to Pagnotta, the Leafs have decided not to move Robertson for as long as they fail to find someone willing to give them a reasonable package in exchange for their winger.
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"They can give him away [and] someone will take him," Pagnotta said. "But [Maple Leafs general manager] Brad Treliving has said that there's a price.
"Unless that price is lowered, he's gonna stick around."
That comment follows reports from TSN's Darren Dreger and Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman confirming Toronto has spoken with other clubs about moving Robertson.
Both reporters noted the player's ongoing search for a larger NHL role and the Leafs' current logjam at forward.
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"I think Nick Robertson in Toronto, that's [a thing] that I think the Maple Leafs are trying to solve," Friedman said about Robertson's future with the Leafs. "I think people kind of recognize it's time."
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson (89) pivots away from a body check.Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Robertson, meanwhile, addressed the trade rumors after Friday's practice last week, saying he wasn't paying much attention to the noise surrounding him.
"Honestly, I don't know. I don't even follow that stuff," Robertson said. "I just take it day by day. You know, in this business, anything can happen."
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets are among the teams believed to have shown interest, according to The Athletic . Both clubs have reportedly checked in, though no serious progress has been reported for now.
The Leafs drafted Robertson with the No. 53 pick in 2019, and throughout 163 regular-season games, he has scored 32 goals and assisted on 25 for 57 total points.
Robertson has registered one assist through seven games this season while averaging just over 11 minutes per night.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NHL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
