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Dallas Stars pursue contract with Jason Robertson amid trade discussions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:56 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Dallas Stars pursue contract with Jason Robertson amid trade discussions

Summary

Jason Robertson remains an unsigned restricted free agent as of July 1, following trade discussions involving the Dallas Stars. General manager Jim Nill indicated the team's intention to sign Robertson, maintaining communication with his representatives. The Stars had previously contemplated a sign-and-trade deal with Seattle but faced pushback from Robertson regarding contract terms. Dallas made a qualifying offer to Robertson before free agency, allowing them to match potential offers from other teams. Any potential arbitration could occur before he becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer.

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Market Watch

•Jason Robertson is an unsigned restricted free agent.
•General manager Jim Nill expressed hopes to retain Robertson.
•The Stars explored trading Robertson to Seattle for the seventh overall pick.
•Robertson finished a four-year, $31 million contract.
•The arbitration filing deadline is Saturday.

Latest Updates

11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas Stars hope to keep Jason Robertson even after having a deal to trade homegrown forward

What they're saying

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Jason Robertson remained an unsigned restricted free agent Wednesday, days after the Dallas Stars had a deal in place to trade their high-scoring homegrown forward that they still hope to keep. General manager Jim Nill said on the first day of NHL free agency that the goal still was to sign Robertson, and that he remained in contact with the forward's representatives. “Really no update on Jason,” Nill said.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN HAWKINS

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