Report: Jason Robertson Trending Toward Long-Term Stars Extension

Jason Robertson's relationship with the Dallas Stars appears to have come through this summer's trade drama fully intact, and according to insider Frank Seravalli, that's a sign of where things are headed.

"Sources indicated both sides remain on amicable terms despite the reported agreed-upon trade to Seattle," Seravalli wrote. "That's significant because there doesn't appear to be any lingering damage from the trade talks, leaving the door wide open for Robertson and Dallas to find common ground on a long-term deal."

Summer That Could Have Gone Very Differently

Dallas had an agreed-upon sign-and-trade in place that would have sent Robertson to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for the No. 7 pick in this year's draft, part of a larger framework that reportedly would have also seen the Stars flip that pick to Toronto for winger Matthew Knies.

Robertson blocked the move, turning down an eight-year, $125 million offer from Seattle worth $15.625 million annually, a number that would have made him one of the highest-paid wingers in the league.

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He also reportedly declined a separate trade to St. Louis that would have brought back multiple first-round picks.

With no long-term agreement reached, Dallas signed Robertson to a one-year, $12 million deal in July rather than go to arbitration, a short-term bridge that set up exactly the situation now playing out.

January 1 Is The Date That Matters

Robertson isn't eligible to sign a contract extension with Dallas until January 1, 2027, a rule that's kept this from becoming an active negotiation so far.

Stars GM Jim Nill has already made clear it's a priority once that window opens. "Yeah, we've got an idea," Nill said. "He's a priority for us. We also have to field a team (under the salary cap). So all those things come into play. Hopefully we can agree to something. That's the plan."

Seravalli noted the bigger danger for Dallas is what happens if Robertson has another huge season, potentially climbing into a cap range the Stars can't afford and walking to unrestricted free agency next summer with nothing to show for it.

Robertson is coming off a career year regardless, posting 45 goals and 51 assists for 96 points while playing all 82 games last season.