The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Nick Robertson have successfully avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1.825 million. This decision allows Robertson to remain a restricted free agent for the following season, avoiding a two-year deal that would have moved him towards unrestricted free agency. Last season, Robertson achieved a career-high with 15 goals over 69 games but faced limited opportunities in playoffs with just three appearances. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings secured forward Alex Laferriere with a three-year deal worth a $4.1 million cap hit, with Laferriere showing significant improvement last season with career highs in goals, assists, and total points.