The NHL offseason continues to deliver surprises, and the latest involves two promising young players: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble.

With the league officially announcing their arbitration hearing date for August 3, anticipation is building among fans and insiders eager to see how negotiations will unfold. This pivotal moment will not only determine the short-term future and contract value for both Robertson and Struble, but could also have a ripple effect on their respective teams’ roster decisions heading into the 2025-26 season.

As the clock ticks down to the hearing, all eyes are on these rising stars, whose performances and potential have already made them key figures in their organizations. The outcome of this arbitration could signal major changes ahead, making this a story worth following closely as the summer progresses.

Jayden Struble and Nick Robertson

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We have a last-minute announcement involving Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble.

We finally have our answer regarding the date of Struble’s arbitration hearing.

“Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble will have their arbitration hearing on August 3.

We’ll get an exact contract figure at that point.

Arbitration Hearing Date Announced for Jayden Struble and Nick Robertson

The announcement just dropped.

“Arbitration hearing dates:

Kaapo Kakko, Seattle Kraken: July 25
Arvid Soderblom, Chicago Blackhawks: July 28
Maxim Tsyplakov, New York Islanders: July 29
Dylan Samberg, Winnipeg Jets: July 30
Conor Timmins, Buffalo Sabres: August 2
Nick Robertson, Toronto Maple Leafs: August 3
Jayden Struble, Montreal Canadiens: August 3

Cases can be settled until hearing begins”

– Puckpedia

The dates for all 11 players are listed in the Puckpedia article, which of course includes Jayden Struble’s case.

This will be something to watch closely, especially since Struble will be battling Arber Xhekaj for a regular spot on the Canadiens’ blue line for the 2025-26 season.

Jayden Struble, age 23, is a left-handed defenseman standing 6 feet tall and weighing 207 pounds.

The 46th overall pick by the Canadiens in 2019 (second round) has totaled 23 points and 109 penalty minutes in 112 career NHL games.

Last season, he recorded 13 points in 56 games and had a positive plus-minus of +2. He also appeared in two games with the Laval Rocket.

Personally, I believe he’ll land a one-year deal worth just under two million dollars total.