Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson admitted that he remains unsure about his future with the team amidst an offseason of turnover for the organization.

“I want to be somewhere where I’m wanted. That’s up to the team, whether they want me or not. Whether that’s here, or somewhere else, I know a team will want me,” he said to The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke. “I don’t know what the future holds for me here. Every full season I’ve played here, it’s been a ‘prove it’ season. I’m used to it at this point. It would be nice to get some term. Obviously it has to be for the right price.”

Robertson is fresh off a season where he appeared in the most games of his career so far and set new personal bests in every statistical category. His 16 goals ranked him sixth on the team, his 16 assists placed him 11th, and his 32 points had him tied for ninth; all while averaging a personal best 12:40 of average ice time.

Despite this progression, this marks the third consecutive offseason where Robertson’s future with the Leafs has come into question. He put in a trade request in the summer of 2024 that proved to be unsuccessful before agreeing to a one-year extension on September 10th. Last year, he elected for salary arbitration and was days away from the hearing before signing another one-year extension on August 2nd.

This year, he is once again eligible for salary arbitration, and it’s hard to know whether or not the two sides will be able to avoid it this time around, presuming the Leafs elect to issue him a qualifying offer.

“I just want to be wanted, I want to be valued and looked upon as a player that can contribute. I’m going to let these next couple months play out,” he said. “I have three seasons under my belt. It’s not like I played 15 games and I’m trying to make the league. I’ve shown who I am. The good thing is, I’ve had some decent seasons so I know I’ll get another opportunity.”

Robertson went on to say that, given the fact he will be a UFA in three years, he prefers to get a bit of term on his next contract with the understanding that the decision will boil down to what is best for him and his family.

What becomes of the Robertson situation boils down to what becomes of the Leafs’ front office and whether they view him as a part of the long-term solution, as well as whether or not Berube will be the coach come October. At the time of filing, it remains unclear exactly who will be replacing GM Brad Treliving and, in turn, what their vision for building the roster will be as they look to rebound from a disastrous 2025-26 season.

It is clear from Robertson’s comments that he remains uncertain about his future with the Leafs, and his fate will be decided by who MLSE CEO Keith Pelley chooses to be the next man in charge of the team.