Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects: Risers and Fallers 2023

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to playing against the Calgary Flames in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

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Toronto Maple Leafs 2022-23 Top 10 Prospects List

TORONTO, ON – MARCH 5: Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

Nick Robertson, LW/RW

Dob: September 11, 2001

Drafted: Second round, 53rd Overall, 2019

Last Team: Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)

Unfortunately, last season was another injury-riddled year for Nick Robertson who was sidelined for the rest of the season in January.

This came after electing for shoulder surgery stemming from an injury suffered in early December.

It’s a tough spot for the young winger to be in as he has missed significant time in vital developmental seasons from the pandemic and costly injuries.

Over the past two seasons alone he has only played a total of 55 games split between the AHL and NHL.

On the brightside, Robertson will just be turning 22 in September and does have at least a couple years of important development time.

Still, he will need to have a solid and healthy season in order to continue his development. Injury concerns aside, Robertson has a high ceiling with an NHL-calibre shot and a relentless motor that could drive him to be an everyday NHL player on it’s own.

Hopefully, he will get the chance to round out his game and make a meaningful contribution in the Leafs lineup this season.

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