The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Tuesday that they have signed Nick Robertson to a two‑year contract carrying an average annual value of $3.25 million. The agreement comes after the forward posted career‑high numbers with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2025‑26 campaign, a season in which he tallied 16 goals and 32 points across 78 games.
A Breakout Year in Toronto
Robertson’s 32 points represented a personal best, building on a trajectory that began in the Ontario Hockey League with the Peterborough Petes. There, he captured the league’s scoring title in 2019‑20 with 55 goals, earning a second‑round selection (53rd overall) in the 2019 NHL Draft by Toronto.
Strategic Move for Pittsburgh
The Penguins acquired Robertson from the Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2028 fourth‑round draft pick, a calculated trade that addresses the team’s need for additional scoring depth. General manager Kyle Dubas, who previously oversaw Robertson’s development in Toronto, highlighted the forward’s blend of size, work ethic, and offensive upside as key factors in the deal.
Beyond the NHL, Robertson has logged 60 games with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, where he posted 27 goals, 30 assists and 57 points. Internationally, he represented Team USA at the 2020 World Junior Championship, contributing five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in five games.
Looking Ahead
Coaches in Pittsburgh expect Robertson to bring a similar brand of relentless forechecking and opportunistic scoring that made him a standout in Toronto. If he can replicate even a fraction of his 2025‑26 production, the Penguins gain a versatile forward who can thrive in both top‑six and depth roles, potentially reshaping the team’s offensive dynamics heading into the next season.