Breaking: Leafs sign Nick Robertson to one year deal

This just in, the Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed restricted free agent (RFA) forward Nick Robertson to a one year deal worth $875,000.

From the Leafs:

The 22 year old former OHL scoring phenom had reportedly requested a trade earlier this offseason as he was looking for a fresh start in the NHL. New Leafs head coach Craig Berube though reportedly met with Robertson in an effort to change the young man's mind. Berube assured Robertson that he'd get a fair shot to secure a regular spot on the Leafs' left-side and evidently it worked because Robertson is now coming to camp on a new deal.

It's also worth noting that GM Brad Treliving scoured the market for a trade but was unable to find anything worthwhile in exchange for Robertson.

With some more fluidity at the top end of the Leafs' roster and with Robertson getting an opportunity to play more of a role moving forward, this deal just makes sense for both sides. Robertson will be an RFA when the deal expires next offseason.