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Cali, Review: Teenage stars from all over the world – and 13-year-old Rory leads the way

There were 16 medal events and 15 different nations had a winner. More than half of the 44 teams were on the podium on total. That made the 2026 IWF World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia the best ever in terms of spreading the medals around.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

The Jason Robertson Saga Could Be Resolved Soon

The NHL offseason has gotten rather quiet in recent weeks, but one situation involving a superstar who could be on the move might finally be nearing its conclusion.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 13

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an extremely active offseason so far, but all indications are that they’re far from finished and would like to continue reshaping their roster in the coming months.

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Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 11

The Jason Robertson Rumours Aren’t Really About the Penguins

Sometimes the most interesting NHL stories aren’t the trades that happen. They’re the negotiations that drag on long enough to make everyone else start dreaming.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Dallas Stars News / ESPN / July 10

Ex-NHL'er Pavelski leads Tahoe celebrity event

Defending champion Joe Pavelski took a two-point lead Friday in the first round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.

Dylan Larkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

Dylan Larkin Adds Dallas Stars To Trade List

Dylan Larkin is ‘Choosin’ Texas’, and no, it wasn’t Ella Langley who could tell. Earlier in June, it was reported that the veteran Red Wings forward wanted to be traded to one of three teams.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Stars rumors: Insider pumps breaks on Dallas as NHL Free Agency loser

The Dallas Stars are facing a tight salary cap situation right now, and recently traded RFA forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators for draft picks.

Kyle Burroughs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 6

Dallas Stars Sign Kyle Burroughs

According to a team announcement, the Dallas Stars have signed defenseman Kyle Burroughs to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season. Burroughs will presumably earn the minimum league salary of $850K, or close to it.

Jason Robertson News / Field Level Media / July 6

Stars F Jason Robertson files for salary arbitration

Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson filed for salary arbitration ahead of Sunday's deadline, per multiple reports. He was one of 15 restricted free agents to do so, making them ineligible to sign offer sheets from other teams.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / July 6

Ranking the Top 5 Dallas Stars Prospects From Development Camp

The Dallas Stars ran their 2026 Development Camp from June 29 to July 2 at Comerica Center in Frisco, four days of free, open sessions built around a 35-player camp roster of 22 forwards, nine defensemen and four goaltenders.

Jason Robertson News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Stars' Jason Robertson Blocks Offer Sheet Path With Free Agency Decision

Jason Robertson’s contract situation has been one of the NHL’s biggest unresolved offseason questions. The Dallas Stars winger completed a four-year, $31 million contract with a $7.75 million average annual value on July 1, becoming a restricted free agent.

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Jason Robertson News / NHL Rumors / July 5

Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars are Heading to Arbitration

One of the bigger storylines heading into the 2026 NHL Free Agency was what was going to happen with restricted free agent Jason Robertson. His four-year, $31 million contract, which carried a $7.750 million AAV, expired on June 30th.

Jason Robertson News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Stars’ Jason Robertson Expected to File for Arbitration as Contract Talks Continue

The speculation surrounding Jason Robertson‘s future with the Dallas Stars may soon take a major turn. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Robertson has indicated that he will file for salary arbitration ahead of the league’s deadline.

Jason Robertson News / Daily Faceoff / July 5

Report: Stars’ Jason Robertson to file for arbitration

Jason Robertson is going to arbitration. Amidst a well-documented contract negotiation, the Dallas Stars winger will be opting for player-elected arbitration to get a new deal done, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 5

Jason Robertson Files for Arbitration, Eliminating Offer Sheet Possibility

The possibility of another NHL club submitting a blockbuster offer sheet for Jason Robertson is officially off the table. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Dallas Stars forward will file for salary arbitration, eliminating the chance of signing an offer sheet this offseason.

Jason Robertson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Jason Robertson To File For Arbitration

Ahead of today’s 4 p.m. CT deadline for eligible players to file for arbitration, Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson “has indicated he will file,” reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 5

Stars and Jason Robertson Face Urgent Arbitration Deadline

The Jason Robertson saga is finally reaching a breaking point. According to Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas News, Robertson has until 4 p.m. CT Sunday to file for salary arbitration against the Dallas Stars — and if he does, both sides could end up in a scenario neither one originally wanted.

Jason Robertson News / NHL Rumors / July 5

The Longer Jason Robertson Situations Drag On, The Offer Sheet Threat Grows

The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Marek discuss the Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson situation heading into the weekend. Marek: “Where, from what you’ve been able to glean, where do you think things are at with Robertson and the Dallas Stars?

Mavrik Bourque News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4