"Nick Robertson's junior and AHL career was nothing but spectacular. Robertson was looking to become the steal of the 2019 draft as the Maple Leafs, as he dominated every level he played in after being drafted. The year after he was drafted, Robertson scored 55 goals and 31 assists for 86 points in 46 games with the Peterborough Petes. Those numbers are unheard of. Robertson was set to become a true NHL superstar."
"The Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff did not allow Robertson to prove himself at the highest level. Sheldon Keefe often left Robertson out of the lineup, and when he did get minutes, it was in the bottom six. The highest time on ice Robertson got in the Sheldon Keefe era was 11:23. He wasn't given the time and the linemates to carry over the success from his junior career."
"This season, he has averaged over 12 minutes on the ice per game. While playing with better players. While a lot can be blamed on the coaching staff with Robertson's development in the NHL, you wonder if some of this has to do with Robertson not wanting to play for the Maple Leafs and hoping for a change of scenery. Robertson is an extremely hard worker when on the ice, but when"
Easton Cowan has strong junior success that requires careful NHL development. Nick Robertson dominated junior and AHL levels, posting 55 goals and 31 assists for 86 points in 46 games and earning a point-per-game with the Toronto Marlies. Robertson struggled to translate that success to the NHL due in part to limited opportunity under coach Sheldon Keefe, including frequent healthy scratches and bottom-six usage with low ice time. Craig Berube increased Robertson's minutes and role, and Robertson has averaged over 12 minutes per game while playing with stronger teammates. The Maple Leafs must provide appropriate minutes, linemates, and development pathways for Cowan to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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