5 potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson and 5 players they could target in return

"Robertson's averaging 12:27 of ice-time per game, which is a career high across parts of six seasons with the franchise, which right there, could be a tell-tale sign. Robertson was recently a healthy scratch Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers. as Berube stated before the game he felt Robertson's game has fallen off the past couple of weeks leading up to the Olympic break and felt he needed a reset."

"Robertson could give the Penguins some secondary scoring, and since Dubas has left Toronto, he's evolved his game under Berube to be more aggressive and physical, which is certainly part of the frustration considering how coachable he is, and how he's become much more of a complete player."

"The Penguins have $47 million in cap space, so money won't be an issue here, and they're also loaded with draft picks over the course of the next three seasons. Treliving has to be careful only banking picks and future considerations, especially with how fast the organization wants to turn things around."

Robertson, a former second-round pick, has been unable to establish a consistent role this season, appearing in 57 games with 12 goals and 26 points. Averaging 12:27 of ice time per game—a career high across six seasons—Robertson was recently scratched as a healthy scratch against Philadelphia. Head coach Berube cited a decline in Robertson's performance leading up to the Olympic break as the reason for the reset. Despite evolving into a more aggressive and physical player under Berube's coaching, Robertson's inconsistent lineup placement has limited his effectiveness. Trade speculation centers on potential destinations like the Pittsburgh Penguins, where GM Kyle Dubas has familiarity with Robertson and cap space available, and the New York Islanders.

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