Confirmed with Link: Robertson signed to ELC

[Matthews34]

I don't understand the urgency to sign prospects. We have two years why not give a draft +1 season then sign them?

 

[Mess]

dubas overpays again

While you're being sarcastic, there is some truth in that point.

Robertson as a late 2nd rounder got full rookie max $925k allowable the same as Auston Matthews on his ELC, whereas Marner & Nylander only got $894k without full available bonuses both as top 10 overall picks.

So perhaps Robertson used Auston Matthews as his comparable, or Darren Ferris is also his agent.

 

[Bedards Dad]

He was just drafted, have some patience guys

It was a question because I dont know who he is, not a lack of patience ffs.

 

[Menzinger]

Lots of Leafs fans sleeping on this kid.

He + Sandin have a chance at becoming some of the best Leafs prospects taken beyond the first round in years.

 

[Stephen23]

Lots of Leafs fans sleeping on this kid.

He + Sandin have a chance at becoming some of the best Leafs prospects taken beyond the first round in years.

Sandin was taken in the first round. Very late, but still a 1st.

 

[Boutette]

I don't understand the urgency to sign prospects. We have two years why not give a draft +1 season then sign them?

Because in the case of younger ones like Robertson and SDA their ELC can slide for more years than the older ones, and therefore, should they blossom, they'll be cheaper for longer. And they don't count against the 50 man limit, so why not?

 

[MattySnipes]

Nice deal. Hopefully he develops on a nice, linear path the next 2 years. Would like to see him on the Leafs roster 3 years from now. Great pick, really looks like a steal as of now.

 

[Menzinger]

Sandin was taken in the first round. Very late, but still a 1st.

Brainfart on my end. Should have said outside of the top half of the first round

 

[al secord]

That's a relief. My heart can't take anymore holdouts.

 

[BoredBrandonPridham]

I don't understand the urgency to sign prospects. We have two years why not give a draft +1 season then sign them?

Gives them some cash in their pockets to help remove any barriers for them to focus on their development.

 

[RomanianLeafs]

Good for the kid

 

[ZippityDooDa]

Lots of Leafs fans sleeping on this kid.

He + Sandin have a chance at becoming some of the best Leafs prospects taken beyond the first round in years.

Marchand junior in the making.

 

[MyBudJT]

Lots of Leafs fans sleeping on this kid.

He + Sandin have a chance at becoming some of the best Leafs prospects taken beyond the first round in years.

Sandin was a 1st round pick.

 

[saltming]

This should have been done in July.

Fire Dubas.

Robertson held out for more bonuses. It looked like he was going to go the distance but dubas folded, again!

 

[ottomaddox]

Roberts signs PTO!!!!

Now we're talking!

 

[kevsh]

Unfortunate, as I would love to accelerate the process with
1 OHL
1 AHL
2021-22 NHL.

Have always hated that OHL- NHL agreement.

They're working on it, but it was an agreement the NHL never should have signed on for without thinking it through a little more. I agree it's a really important thing for junior teams to have star players (or at least stars in the making) but not at the cost of hurting their development.

I think a compromise is certain players will get an exemption ... but those will be the players the CHL wants most to stick around for another year. Hopefully they'll find a solution soon.

 

[Stephen]

I'm thinking Robertson has a real shot at a top six role in the years to come.

 

[18leafsfan18]

Are people actually mad about the Leafs signing a prospect that doesn't even count against the cap ?

 

[nobody]

Are people actually mad about the Leafs signing a prospect that doesn't even count against the cap ?

Dubas caved. Stop defending Dubas and join the senseless bashing, friend.

 

[LeafsOHLRangers98]

Unfortunate, as I would love to accelerate the process with
1 OHL
1 AHL
2021-22 NHL.

Have always hated that OHL- NHL agreement.

I like it. To be honest I'd rather have the draft pushed back to 19 years old. Helps the stability of junior teams and allows guys to be more physically ready for the NHL game. Would also give scouts an extra year to evaluate and you would have fewer busts high in the draft.

 

[Dayjobdave]

I’m happy we signed this kid up. I hope he has a big year of development in junior this year.

He just has that spark. I believe when he makes it as a rookie he will be a real breath of fresh air for the team.

 

[Walshy7]

Lou would have signed him before they even called his name.

And got him to sign for $15 per hour minimum wage

 

[dubey]

I don't understand the urgency to sign prospects. We have two years why not give a draft +1 season then sign them?

Why?

 

[Pholus]

Robertson held out for more bonuses. It looked like he was going to go the distance but dubas folded, again!

Dubas caved. Stop defending Dubas and join the senseless bashing, friend.

Can't believe Dubas gave him 3 years! He hasn't even played 3 years in the OHL!!! Shanahan should seriously look at hiring every single player agent to do the negotiating for Dubas, I bet he doesn't even know what an NHL contract is!

 

[Mess]

I don't understand the urgency to sign prospects. We have two years why not give a draft +1 season then sign them?

The CBA is intentionally written so that you have 2 years to evaluate a player after draft year, because there is still a lot of uncertainty with how they develop post draft when most are taken at 18/19 and years old and you want them highly motivated to try and earn that contract. With the limitation of 50 contracts you want teams to be more certain about a player who they hand these 3 year guaranteed ELC contracts out to.

The CBA also created the slide rule, as a get out of jail free card for GMs to allow that player drafted when returned to junior and not count until he turns pro, which was intended originally for high draft picks to sign early and attempt to make the NHL out of their draft years and if now after a 10 game trial period, could be returned to junior teams for more seasoning and NHL teams getting that contract back among their max allowable.

So you're correct there is no urgency here.

However Robertson has impressed the Leafs management enough this summer to this point that they feel he is worthy of a his entry level $925k/year rookie max contract, so maybe they believe he is making the NHL sooner rather than later based on their assessment of his current level of play.