{"id":452083,"date":"2024-09-27T08:40:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T12:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=452083"},"modified":"2024-09-26T23:33:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T03:33:07","slug":"couple-youngsters-on-display-toronto-maple-leafs-preseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/09\/27\/couple-youngsters-on-display-toronto-maple-leafs-preseason\/","title":{"rendered":"A Couple Youngsters on Display in Toronto Maple Leafs Preseason Action"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Toronto Maple Leafs are halfway through the preseason. On Thursday, they got their first win, 2-1<\/a>, over the Montreal Canadiens<\/a>. Before getting into the talking points of this game, there were a few light scares in this preseason game for Toronto. In the first period, John Tavares<\/a>, Chris Tanev,<\/a> and William Nylander<\/a> all received a knock of some sort. Tavares was hit in an awkward position along the boards, and Tanev blocked a shot with his hand. They both returned the very next shift. However, Nylander did not return after colliding head-first into a Habs player. He was pushed by Nicholas Robertson<\/a> on the backcheck in what can only be described as a freak accident<\/a>. With all that in mind, here are some takeaways from the Leafs’ performance against their historic rivals.<\/p>\n

Analyzing Toronto’s Third Preseason Game<\/h2>\n

It’s been a lengthy summer for someone like Robertson. He submitted a trade request during the offseason because he felt that he wasn’t getting the minutes he felt he deserved. However, there wasn’t a trade available on the market, and at the same time, it made sense for Robertson to stay<\/a>. At any rate, he’s in Toronto now, and he looks like he’s on a mission this preseason.<\/p>\n

Nick Robertson Is on a Mission<\/h3>\n

He’s competing for a top-six role<\/a> on this team with several other wingers on the Maple Leafs. The likes of Max Pacioretty<\/a>, Bobby McMann<\/a>, Matthew Knies<\/a>, and even Easton Cowan<\/a> are in contention. Robertson has always been known for his work ethic and effort on the ice. He never misses a forecheck and gets involved in puck battles. Although he has a small frame, he has a strong stick, and he showcased that on his go-ahead goal for the Leafs.<\/p>\n

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— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) September 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n