Dallas Stars finalize Jason Robertson's one-year contract for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:55 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Dallas Stars have reached an agreement with Jason Robertson on a one-year, $12 million contract for the 2026-27 NHL season. This deal was finalized on July 21, concluding a prolonged negotiation process that seemed headed for arbitration. General manager Jim Nill has also made several moves during the offseason, including signing Jamie Benn to a one-year deal and bringing back Joel Kiviranta. The Stars traded Mavrik Bourque to Nashville before the free agency period opened, indicating a shift in their roster strategy. Following this period of restructuring, Dallas will remain focused on its roster development.
- •Robertson's one-year deal will keep him in Dallas for the next season.
- •Stars signed Jamie Benn to an $850,000 deal for his 18th season.
- •Mavrik Bourque was traded to Nashville before free agency began.
- •Joel Kiviranta returns to Dallas on a one-year contract worth $1 million.
- •Nill aims to strengthen the team with further trades during the offseason.
- 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Dallas Stars free agency tracker: Following the latest with Jason Robertson and more
"The Stars' potentially franchise-altering free agency period finally came to a close with a resolution to Robertson's contract.
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