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Potential Penguins' RFA Target Signs New Deal

Potential Penguins' RFA Target Signs New Deal

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The Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Nick Robertson on Saturday. Robertson, a potential trade target for the Pittsburgh Penguins, signed a one-year, $1.825 million contract to avoid arbitration.
He was the last arbitration case left among the restricted free agents who filed for it.
Robertson was a potential trade target for the Penguins this offseason because of his contract situation. They may try to circle back around this time next year since he's scheduled to be a restricted free agent again.
Robertson played in 69 games during the 2024-25 season, finishing with 15 goals and 22 points. He had an even better season in 2023-24, compiling 14 goals and 27 points in 56 games.
The Penguins are trying to get younger as they navigate their rebuild, and Robertson would've been a solid fit for their bottom six if the Leafs hadn't signed him to a new contract.
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