Ex-Maple Leaf Nick Robertson Is Scoring, But Not Playing Much

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson has scored four goals in his first seven games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but writer Professor Press Box highlights that his ice time has notably decreased. Robertson reportedly moved from playing alongside Sidney Crosby to skating on the fourth line, recording reduced minutes after logging 15:14 in an early-season game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Professor Press Box notes that Pittsburgh acquired Robertson on July 1 for a 2028 fourth-round pick before signing him to a two-year, $6.5 million contract. The writer suggests Robertson's reduced usage could relate to defensive assignments and six recorded giveaways, arguing that the forward must earn the coaching staff's trust away from the puck to regain a more prominent role.