Jason Robertson files for arbitration deadline amid Dallas contract standoff

Jason Robertson has officially filed for salary arbitration just before the 4 p.m. CT deadline on July 5. The standoff between the restricted free agent and the Dallas Stars stems from differing contract proposals, with Robertson seeking $14 to $15 million annually while the team offers roughly $12 million. Prior to the draft, a sign-and-trade deal with Seattle fell through when Robertson declined an $120 million, eight-year offer. The Stars still express a desire to retain him, but the current arbitration process may lead to a one-year deal, putting Robertson on track for unrestricted free agency next summer.

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