"It is exciting and fun. I never imagined I'd be back. This week has been a lot of fun. It's going to be fun to be a part of this team again tonight. I felt I had a good summer and worked hard. I improved some parts of my game. This week was just about making sure those parts were there and as polished as can be. It was a good week, and I feel good."
"It is something I've dealt with before. It is just about cleaning everything up. For me, I just want to feel good coming out of the game: make sure the habits are good, and I'm feeling the puck good. I'm going to get the opportunity to touch the puck a little bit more. I want to feel good and ready to go for the regular season."
"What I've normally seen from Nick Robertson. He is part of this team and is a big part of this team. That was never not said. He is in here, and we know what he can do. He has speed, he is tenacious, he plays hard, and he can shoot a puck in the net. I thought he had a good camp. I really did."
Preseason concludes with the Maple Leafs deploying a mostly AHL lineup in Detroit. James Reimer returned on a PTO, described feeling excited and confident after a productive summer and a focused week of preparation. Nick Robertson acknowledged uncertainty about his lineup role but emphasized the need for confidence, cleaner habits, more puck time, and readiness for the regular season. Head coach Craig Berube affirmed Robertson's speed, tenacity, work ethic, and shooting ability following a strong camp. Berube also requested more of Easton Cowan's consistent, subtle contributions and viewed the game as another chance to compete against a quality opponent.
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