[Mirtle] Nick Robertson led the Leafs in possession and expected goals when on the ice tonight. 79.6% CF. By the numbers, he should be on the team. Leafs third line looked really solid.

He's a great player and was really motivated out there tonight. I'm still not to sure tho, the hubs didn't really look like they wanted to play that game and he's a kid in his first game. He played really well and definitely didn't hold back, but personally I'd rather not see him in game one against the blue jackets. The problem with Robertson is he brings something to the leafs that they already have a plethora of. He's a small skilled winger who can score. Personally, I'd rather see someone like goat in his spot come game one. I feel goat adds much needed height and size and NHL experience. Anyways, I'm not Kyle or Sheldon, so I don't know if he would be good to play opening night. He's a talented player and surely his NHL career is bright, I just think he's not really needed at the moment. But, if for heaven's sake a forward gets injured (always happens) I think he's a good 13th man to have.

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