Nick Robertson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/entering-training-camp-on-one-year-deal-nick-robertson-s-future-with-maple-leafs-murkier-than-ever] had a standout performance in the Toronto Maple Leafs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs]’ first scrimmage on Saturday, scoring the only two goals of the session. While it may have been just a scrimmage, this kind of success is a welcome boost for the 24-year-old, who is fighting to earn a consistent spot in the lineup.https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/entering-training-camp-on-one-year-deal-nick-robertson-s-future-with-maple-leafs-murkier-than-ever “It was good just to kind of break off the rust before preseason starts,” Robertson said on Saturday. Robertson, who has struggled with a series of injuries early in his career, recently came to terms with the Maple Leafs on a one-year, $1.825 million contract [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/news/maple-leafs-sign-robertson-to-contract-extension] after filing for arbitration. As he works to improve on a season where he played a career-high 69 games and registered a career-high 15 goals, he credits veteran forward John Tavares [https://thehockeynews.com/news/news/john-tavares-shows-why-he-is-the-captain-of-the-toronto-maple-leafs] as a key mentor. Robertson explained that he has taken a page from Tavares’s book on how to keep his body in top form after putting in the work.https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/news/maple-leafs-sign-robertson-to-contract-extension “I think I've learned a lot from him since I got into the league,” Robertson said. “It's his preparation—how to take care of his body, take care of his mind—and he’s the one guy I look forward to picking his brain every time I see him.” Maple Leafs Notebook: Who Stood Out During First Training Camp Scrimmage [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/0fa262bb-12d7-4c72-ae06-c319061e8819.jpeg] Maple Leafs Notebook: Who Stood Out During First Training Camp Scrimmage It was <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-reveal-73-player-training-camp-roster-for-2025-26">Day 3 of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp</a> on Saturday, and we finally had our first scrimmage between the top two groups. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-notebook-who-stood-out-during-first-training-camp-scrimmage] That type of mental preparation probably served Robertson well, given he requested a trade out of Toronto last summer. He ultimately signed a one-year deal for last season and is happy to bet on himself with yet another one-year contract. Tavares [https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/player/john-tavares-8475166], who celebrated his 35th birthday on Saturday, has long been known for his dedication to physical and mental care. This emphasis on recovery has been especially helpful for Robertson.https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/player/john-tavares-8475166 “I think it’s just the recovery aspect of it,” Robertson said. “When I struggle with some injury problems, I really take note of how to recover my body and find the right tools, and he’s definitely helped me withith that.” Latest stories: Why The Maple Leafs Want To See More Of A Leadership Role From William Nylander This Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/why-the-maple-leafs-want-to-see-more-of-a-leadership-role-from-william-nylander-this-season] Maple Leafs Notebook: Who Stood Out During First Training Camp Scrimmage [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-notebook-who-stood-out-during-first-training-camp-scrimmage] Maple Leafs Hit By More Injuries At Training Camp As Nicolas Roy, Simon Benoit Join List; Joseph Woll Ill [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/maple-leafs-hit-by-more-injuries-at-training-camp-as-nicolas-roy-simon-benoit-join-list-joseph-woll-ill]
