Leafs Winger Nicholas Robertson Suddenly Turning Heads in Toronto

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the quest to improve their team has involved emptying the draft and prospect cupboards, which has left them with very few young assets who are able to contribute on a nightly basis.

Matthew Knies was never going anywhere, as true, legitimate power forwards with lots of tools in the tool box are rare. Easton Cowan is another young player whom the Leafs never seemed interested in moving.

When it comes to Nick Robertson, however, the Leafs have tested the market to see what they could get for him on a number of occasions. A lengthy injury history, frequent cold streaks and a trade request were all reasons why the Leafs contemplated moving him. However, that ship might have sailed.

Robertson has really come on of late, racking up 5 points in the last week, including this dandy of an assist last night in the team's 4-3 comeback win over Pittsburgh:

The sudden spike in production has fans and pundits wondering if Robertson has finally found a way to put it all together at the NHL level. What a turn of events that would be.

TLN's Nick Richard pointed out on Monday that while we've seen Robertson enjoy some success in the past, this latest run appears to be different -- perhaps even sustainable.

Robertson has suited up in 12 of the Leafs' 13 games thus far, and has produced strong results, tallying 7 points, having spent time on each of the team's 4 lines this season.