Nicholas Robertson has emerged as one of the key players in the Toronto Maple Leafs preseason, and his standout performances have caught the attention of head coach Craig Berube.

After preseason is complete, the Maple Leafs will have to choose between Easton Cowan and Nicholas Robertson for a roster spot in 2024-25.

Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs won 2-1 over the Montreal Canadiens. Two standout performances led the team from two youngsters. Nick Robertson was the offensive star, and goalie Dennis Hildeby provided the last line of defense to help secure the win for the visiting Maple Leafs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are working their way through the preseason as they try to finalize their opening-night roster for the 2024-25 season, and fans continue to watch the potential future of their team with prospects showcasing themselves in a big way.

At this point, there seems little else Nick Robertson could do to stake his claim on an opening-night roster spot. For the second straight game, the 23-year-old was the offensive engine for the Toronto Maple Leafs,

And a couple of more goals from Nick Robertson. The rivalry between the Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens got a big jolt on Saturday night, this one of the pre-season variety, in Toronto’s 2-1 victory at the Bell Centre.