Dallas Stars explore trades to clear cap space for Jason Robertson's extension

The Dallas Stars are actively seeking trades involving defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and center Radek Faksa to create salary cap space for the re-signing of winger Jason Robertson. Robertson, the team's leading scorer, is expected to command over $12 million annually on a new contract. Currently, Dallas has approximately $10 million in cap space but must clear more to accommodate Robertson's qualifying offer, which stands at $9.3 million. Lyubushkin, on the final year of his contract with a $3.25 million salary, appears to be the most viable trade candidate, while Faksa's recent injury history complicates his trade prospects. The Stars aim to finalize these changes ahead of the NHL Draft scheduled for June 26-27.

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