Maple Leafs recall Nick Robertson from AHL

Nick Robertson is back with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The club recalled the 22-year-old forward from the AHL's Toronto Marlies, loaning Pontus Holmberg to the farm team in a corresponding move.

"I would say I'm really confident now," Robertson said following Monday's morning skate, according to the Toronto Sun's Terry Koshan. "I got my reps (with the Marlies). Last year, I played a couple games and played up here and was trying to find my confidence that way. I'm going in here with a lot of confidence, a lot more touches than last year."

Robertson hasn't yet played a game with the NHL club this season, but he racked up five goals and a team-leading six assists in nine contests with the Marlies. His 11 points also lead the AHL squad.

The Leafs' former top prospect has dealt with numerous injuries in recent years and was limited to only 15 NHL games last season. He's played only 31 contests at the highest level in the last three campaigns due to his various ailments.

The Maple Leafs have lost four straight games, including a 6-4 defeat to the Buffalo Sabres on home ice Saturday. They entered Monday sitting fourth in the Atlantic Division with 12 points and a 5-4-2 record but fifth in terms of points percentage (.545).

Toronto will play its next four games at home, beginning with a rematch of the first round of last season's playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

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