The Maple Leafs should settle with restricted free agent Nicholas Robertson before his arbitration hearing, as past cases, like Ilya Samsonov’s, show that arbitration stress can negatively impact player performance and trade value. In other news, forward Blake Biondi begins his pro career with the Hurricanes’ AHL team after facing adversity in college, while Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner is emerging as a promising goaltender for Canada.
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