Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson doubles down on trade demands.

 It would appear that the Toronto Maple Leafs are headed for something of a standoff with longtime forward Nicholas Robertson following Robertson's trade demands earlier this summer.

Robertson, through agent Pat Brisson, reportedly informed the Maple Leafs' front office that he has no intention of re-signing with the Maple Leafs after years of bouncing between the American Hockey League and National Hockey League, preferring instead to be traded to a team where he will get the chance to play a more significant role.

Thus far no trade has materialized, but recently National Hockey League insider Pierre LeBrun revealed that Robertson intends to stick to his guns on an episode of TSN's Overdrive.

"The latest there is that I'm told that he would still prefer a change of address," revealed LeBrun. "It's been slow going on that file but he's got a pretty powerful agent in Pat Brisson."

LeBrun indicated that Robertson continues to prepare for the season, a season he is hoping to play out on a different team.

"He's training back home and waiting for a resolution, but the process certainly hasn't moved along as fast as his camp would like," revealed LeBrun.

It is easy to understand why Robertson is feeling particularly frustrated, especially when you consider that he has watched his brother, Jason Robertson, flourish as a member of the Dallas Stars. In spite of that, LeBrun believes that this one isn't likely to come to a resolution until closer to some important deadlines like the start of NHL training camps.

"It's still early, the puck doesn't drop for real for another month," admitted LeBrun. "Deadlines tend to spur on signings this month, but I have cautioned people that a lot of these go right down to the wire and that includes the Nick Robertson situation."

LeBrun wouldn't be surprised if the Maple Leafs stick to their guns as well, indicating that he feels Robertson has very little leverage in this scenario.

"There is certainly no guarantee that he actually gets moved, he doesn't have a lot of leverage in this situation," admitted LeBrun.

It may come down to which side blinks first.