Toronto Maple Leafs Top Prospect Injured During AHL Game

In Saturday's tilt, Toronto Marlies forward Nick Robertson was injured while playing against the Manitoba Moose. He took a big hit behind the net and stayed down on the ice. When leaving the game, he wasn't able to put weight down on his right leg. Understandably, he would not return to action.

Nick Robertson will not return to today's game. #MarliesLive
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) October 17, 2021

Here is the injury to #LeafsForever prospect Nick Robertson 👀

Hope he is ok but this does not look good! Robertson can’t put weight on his leg.pic.twitter.com/6r8sJerEoh
— Hockey Hound (@HockeyHoundShow) October 17, 2021

Robertson is one of Toronto's top prospects and is expected to be a big part of their future. The 2019 second-round pick immediately gained attention from fans when debuted for the Maple Leafs during the 2020 postseason. In four playoff games, he scored a goal as an 18-year-old.

He played six regular season games with the Leafs last season and recorded an assist. In 21 contests with the Marlies, he scored five goals and had 16 points. He also was off to a very solid start this season, as he had two assists in his first two games.

Robertson seemed like a player who the Leafs could have called up in the near future, but now, it seems that he may have a serious injury. Here's to hoping that it looks worse than it actually is and he can return shortly.