Nick Robertson, what do you think about this Kid ?

[DarkKnight]

9 minutes ice time, why even bother if you’re not going to give him a legit shot.

 

[Teeder Keon]

9 minutes ice time, why even bother if you’re not going to give him a legit shot.

I agree with you and would try to add to your point if possible .
I’m really high lol on this kid , really think he can be like those 2 smaller players on the Flames ( Mongiapani ?? And JG .. I really do ..
Never the less I think he will be with the big boys soon enough and hopefully a while , I think he has all the tools in today’s NHL to do well or even more ... we will see .
So I want him to play , but agree with you on the ice time , but I also wouldn’t play him on the 4th ..
I’d rather play him on the 3rd or higher in situations possibly ? But if not , play him with the Marlies if you can .

 

[Twine Tickler]

9 minutes ice time, why even bother if you’re not going to give him a legit shot.

I'm sure the 9 minutes/night in the show is a thrill for a Nick who has had a tough year with injury TBH. I personally am less concerned about Nick producing right away, as we really are not putting him in a spot to do so. I've been pleased with his compete level and drive. He's a player who put everything he had into preparing for the upcoming season, and likely would have made the team in a consistent role had he not got hurt. I think now that we have acquired more NHL quality forwards in Foligno and Nash and the inevitable return of Willy, these will be the only games Nick will get all year IMO. More of a reward for putting in the work pre-season I think, but I really don't think he will be anything more than a flex in-out the rest of the way. I know they will want him to be a part of the playoffs, but I suspect only as a black ace. Maybe gets in if there is an injury. Which is not the end of the world. The downside of having a deep roster. If you could even call it a downside. Nick has a bright future, just likely won't kickstart this year

 

[Menzinger]

I don't think his icetime is a concern. These games are likely just a reward for his hard work and to give them a taste of what he can do.

 

[FreeBird]

I don't think his icetime is a concern. These games are likely just a reward for his hard work and to give them a taste of what he can do.[/QUOTE
NEEDS a pass first centre not effective playing with a couple of pluggers

 

[Rob Brown]

Looked solid tonight IMO. Great rush at the end of the 3rd. I'm sure he'll be sent down soon enough but promising for next season.

 

[leafsfan2point0]

His game tonight gave us a little taste for the future

 

[Teeder Keon]

I’m liking this hombre

 

[Teeder Keon]

A bit of Danny Daoust

 

[Eternal Leaf]

He looks good.

Has a great motor and good skillset.

As he grows older and gets stronger, it'll become easier getting to the spots he needs to. Right now, he gets pushed away from those spots making it harder to get shots off.

 

[Teeder Keon]

So happy for Robertson that he’s hopefully going to be on line 2

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

 

[Super Mega]

love the promotion, lets us get hyman back to that 3rd line which makes it much more effective too

 

[Teeder Keon]

I think he’s the cats Meow !

 

[Todd03]

Robertson has not earned top 6 minutes. Has done nothing with the team as
of yet. Should still be in the ahl if not the ohl when it starts next year maybe

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

A bit of Danny Daoust

There's a name i haven't heard in a while!

 

[Chief keefe]

Robertson has not earned top 6 minutes. Has done nothing with the team as
of yet. Should still be in the ahl if not the ohl when it starts next year maybe

oh okay

 

[Wafflewhipper]

He’s playing where i though he should in the top 6. Wouldn’t be surprised if he scores this game but if it’s just a one off don’t even bother teasing us with it. Minimum 3 or 4 games to find chemistry would be applicable I’m thinking.

We know what he is already in that he plays hard,back pressures the puck and is Not a defensive liability. What we don’t know is what he looks like playing with top talent that can set him up for his shot and find him in dangerous areas where he can score. If he’s dangerous Keefe might want to tweek his powerplay and add him.

It’s a start in adding to his responsibility so i like it.

 

[Teeder Keon]

He’s playing where i though he should in the top 6. Wouldn’t be surprised if he scores this game but if it’s just a one off don’t even bother teasing us with it. Minimum 3 or 4 games to find chemistry would be applicable I’m thinking.

We know what he is already in that he plays hard,back pressures the puck and is Not a defensive liability. What we don’t know is what he looks like playing with top talent that can set him up for his shot and find him in dangerous areas where he can score. If he’s dangerous Keefe might want to tweek his powerplay and add him.

It’s a start in adding to his responsibility so i like it.

Totally agree !

 

[justloveleafs]

Robertson looks real good tonight.

 

[mikemar1]

A bit of Danny Daoust

Not sure that's a good thing.

 

[Teeder Keon]

Not sure that's a good thing.

Loved DD

 

[Confucius]

he needs new skates

 

[shaner8989]

Looks like a stud tonight

 

[wingman75]

I think he looks great. Good cheap player for the next couple years.