Maple Leafs' Marner situation offers insight for Stars on Robertson

The Toronto Maple Leafs' handling of Mitch Marner's contract situation last offseason may provide a framework for the Dallas Stars as they navigate Jason Robertson's restricted free agency. After Marner's potential exit led the Maple Leafs to negotiate a sign-and-trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Stars face a similar dilemma with Robertson, who had 45 goals and 51 assists last season. The Stars lack salary cap space, and with teams like the Ottawa Senators rumored to be interested, they may need to consider a sign-and-trade to avoid losing Robertson for nothing. Such strategic moves could help Dallas gain assets while managing their financial constraints.

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