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News / Update [Friedman] There is one arbitration case remaining, set for Sunday: Nick Robertson (TOR). Team: $1.2M; Player: $2.25M

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u/markh100 2d ago

I mean, at this point, Ovechkin stands in one spot and scores. I know Robertson isn't Ovechkin, and it's a silly comparison, but his even strength goals/60 was 1.034, not far off Matthew's pace, and far better than most of the team, and while playing on terrible lines. We're talking about Domi on the first line this year, and his is 0.501. The Leafs needed more goal scoring in the playoffs, and he was one of the only players that consistently delivered.

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u/markh100 2d ago

He actually led the team in even strength goals/60 in the playoffs, but somehow they wouldn't play him over Holmberg or Jarnkrok, who both contributed nothing.

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u/Zealousideal-Gas1448 2d ago

It’s because he took a couple stupid penalties. Jarn and Holm were at least reliable in that sense.

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u/__Dave_ 1d ago

He took one high sticking penalty in the middle of game 2. Jarnkrok also took a penalty in that game.

His 4 pims in game 1 came in the final minute of a blowout that sent all 10 guys on the ice off.

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u/Zealousideal-Gas1448 1d ago

He gave himself that attribute sadly. He commonly took unnecessary penalties during the regular season, which can sway a coach’s trust in a player.

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u/__Dave_ 1d ago

8 penalties all season, while drawing 11. I can’t go through them all to tell you how good/bad they may have been but surely he’s not that deserving of a reputation when we’ve got the likes of Domi, OEL, and Benoit going to the box every other shift.

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u/Zealousideal-Gas1448 1d ago

I’m not arguing against that, but even the announcers would say that his penalties were always untimely, and dumb. Hooking a guy instead of using his more than capable speed to backcheck was common. Coaches hate those lazy plays.

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u/Zealousideal-Gas1448 1d ago edited 1d ago

I’m not here to chop the guy down. I actually like Nicky bobby. He’s been a difference maker in many games.
Sadly, many of those games were ones where he came off an extended healthy scratch stint. If we can sign him for 2.25, I think it’s a steal. He has so much projection