Penguins & Stars Continue To Discuss Jason Robertson Trade

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to pursue Dallas Stars superstar Jason Robertson in trade talks.

The two sides have had dialogue for a few weeks now, as Robertson's contract holdout then turned into two vetoed trades to the Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues, and after the Penguins acquired Jason's brother Nick from the Toronto Maple Leafs, many feel Kyle Dubas will do his best to reunite his brothers in Pittsburgh.

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The Penguins have $16.9 million in cap space, which would certainly be enough rough to add Robertson, without any contracts going back the other way, however, the Stars want some NHL talent in return, and aren't focused on a future-oriented trade offer. Dallas reportedly was Ben Kindel included in the trade, and could even accept Rickard Rakell to make that happen. The Penguins are very reluctant to add Kindel in any trade talks, however, if they know they can acquire Robertson, and sign him to a long-term contract, they're expected to consider it.

The Pens also have their 2027 first-round pick, two seconds, and five picks within the first two rounds of the 2028 NHL Draft. Look for Dubas to add a pick in order to get Dallas to accept defenceman Ryan Shea, who they continue to try and pawn off in trade talks.

There's a blockbuster brewing for Robertson, who has turned down two trades already, and then followed that up by filing for arbitration. The Stars sound like they're either going to sign Robertson, or trade him to the Penguins at this point.