Toronto Maple Leafs Scrimmage Will Make or Break These 4 Players
#1. Nick Robertson
Who’s going to win the 12th forward job? Alexander Barabanov or Nick Robertson?
Robertson has been treated as the 13th forward all training camp and it seems like the Leafs are set on starting Barabanov over him on Opening Night. However, this is his moment to shine.
Robertson is a flashy offensive threat and someone who should make his line-mates better. Playing alongside Adam Brooks and Joey Anderson, that young trio should make some noise during the scrimmage. Both Brooks and Anderson look set to be on the Toronto Marlies roster to start the season, but Robertson could make them look a lot better.
Similar to Sandin, Robertson is going to be with the Leafs for a very long time and have a great NHL career, but it may not be his time, yet. The offensive skill of this roster is one of the best in the NHL and it’s a tough line-up to crack. Despite the likelihood that he’ll be on the “Taxi Squad” to start the season, a huge scrimmage could help shift Sheldon Keefe’s mind.
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Robertson’s shot is unbelievable, so if he’s able to score one or two goals during the scrimmage, he could find himself as the 12th forward over Barabanov most nights.