Dallas Stars GM confirms Jason Robertson extension remains their top offseason priority amid growing trade rumors

The Dallas Stars have confirmed that they are committed to keeping star forward Jason Robertson in the organization long-term despite growing speculation surrounding his future. Speaking recently, Stars general manager Jim Nill made it clear that re-signing Robertson remains the franchise’s top offseason priority.

Robertson is coming off another elite offensive season after recording 45 goals and 96 points during the 2025-26 campaign, while also leading Dallas in playoff scoring during their first-round postseason exit against the Minnesota Wild.

According to reports, Jason Robertson is signed to a 4-year, $31 million contract with a $7.75 million cap hit per season, playing for the Dallas Stars. Reports suggest that his contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, making Robertson a Restricted Free Agent, which prompted this speculation surrounding his future and the club’s salary cap situation.

Jason Robertson expected to remain cornerstone of Dallas Stars’ future, says GM

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill has recently announced that forward Jason Robertson is expected to remain with the team, quashing all trade speculation that was surrounding the player. He has emphasized that Robertson’s extension remains Dallas’ top offseason priority. He confirmed this while speaking to the media, regarding the team’s injury lists and shed some light on his off-season plans, including the team's focus on Robertson.

Speaking to Dallas Media, Jim Nill stated, “So my plan is to reach out to his agent in the next week or so. That’s our focus, to get him signed. He’s a big part of our team, and we’ve drafted and developed him.” He quashed all the growing speculations through this statement.


Robertson is coming off another elite offensive season after recording 45 goals and 96 points during the 2025-26 campaign, while also leading Dallas in playoff scoring during their first-round postseason exit against the Minnesota Wild.

As Robertson is set to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing the four-year, $31 million contract he signed in 2022. Since he is going to become a restricted free agent, his next deal is expected to carry a significant salary increase, potentially placing further pressure on Dallas’ already complicated cap structure. With this statement by Jim Nill, it can be said that Robertson’s value will get a significant boost.

In fact, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman also pushed back against growing offseason chatter linking Robertson to potential trade scenarios, emphasizing that the rumors lack substance and are not clarified by the player himself.

According to Yahoo Sports, Robertson has tallied around 45 goals and 51 assists for 96 points across all 82 games. His playmaking skills and excellent performance have made him one of the league’s top offensive talents and a candidate for a lucrative long-term contract that could carry an annual value north of $12-14 million.

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