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Robertson, Penguins avoid arbitration with two-year deal at $3.25M AAV

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Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nick Robertson have avoided arbitration.

The team has signed the restricted free-agent forward to a two-year, $6.5 million contract that carries a cap hit of $3.25 million.

Robertson, 24, was acquired by the Penguins on July 1 in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Going the other way was a fourth-round selection in 2028.

Robertson had 16 goals and 32 points in 78 games with the Leafs last season.

The 5-foot-9 winger is coming off a one-year, $1.825 million contract.

Drafted 53rd overall by the Maple Leafs in 2019, Robertson has 48 goals and 88 points in 234 career games.

The Pasadena, Cali., native represented the United States at the 2020 World Juniors in a sixth-place finish.

Robertson is the younger brother of Dallas Stars star Jason Robertson. He has an arbitration date set with the Stars on July 25.