Jason Robertson signs one-year contract with Dallas Stars for $12 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Jason Robertson has signed a one-year contract worth $12 million with the Dallas Stars, avoiding salary arbitration. This short-term deal delays discussions about a longer extension, as Robertson will become an unrestricted free agent next summer. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Robertson’s contract places him among the team’s highest earners. Chris Pronger highlighted the pressure on both the player and the organization to perform this season, noting the team’s need to capitalize on its current championship window. Robertson had previously declined an eight-year, $96 million extension, aiming for a deal closer to $14 million annually.
- •Robertson led the Stars with 45 goals and 96 points last season.
- •He is eligible to negotiate a long-term deal starting January 1, 2027.
- •Dallas is currently above the NHL salary cap and seeks flexibility.
- •Robertson previously rejected a $120 million, eight-year deal with the Kraken.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘This Buys A Little Time’ — NHL Legend Reads Between the Lines on Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars’ $12M Handshake
"Jason Robertson will continue to be at the center of the Dallas Stars’ offense for another season, but his latest contract extension has ensured that the conversation is far from over. Instead of reaching for the security of a lengthy extension, the two sides settled on a short-term agreement that kicks the can of a long-term deal one year down the road.
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