The move was likely a paper transaction to create some cap flexibility ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Robertson has picked up one goal on 12 shots in nine games since being called up in late February.
Robertson was called up from the Marlies on Friday and is set to make his season debut in Detroit. The 20-year-old has scored three goals and five assists (eight points) in nine AHL games this season. He has one assist in six career NHL games to date.
Robertson is among the Maple Leafs' top prospects but has had a tough time gaining any traction due to repeated injury issues. Since returning to the Marlies lineup recently, Robertson has scored three goals with five assists (eight points) in nine games. He had one assist in six games with the Maple Leafs last season.
Robertson was added to the COVID-19 reserve list on Wednesday but was quickly removed and will be available for tonight's game vs. Winnipeg. Robertson has one goal in seven career NHL games, four of which came in the playoffs last year.
Robertson has played a total of 2:20 TOI at the NHL level this season, getting hurt in the season opener. He's been in the AHL, where he's scored three goals and seven assists (10 points) in 14 games. Robertson will skate on the fourth line on Monday.
Robertson made his season debut on Saturday but suffered a knee injury, which Sheldon Keefe said is going to force him to "miss some time." If Robertson misses a lengthy period of time it puts the Maple Leafs in a salary cap crunch. They waived Jason Spezza and Aaron Dell on Saturday to try and free up some space for Robertson's replacement.
Robertson sat out of the first two games of the season but will replace Alexander Barabanov on Saturday. Robertson had one goal in four playoff games last year after posting 86 points (55G / 31A) in 46 OHL games.
Robertson was selected with the No.53 overall pick in 2019 after scoring 27 goals with 28 assists (55 points) in 54 games with the Peterborough Petes (OHL).
