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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.

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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.

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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.

Dallas Stars 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.

Mavrik Bourque News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Predators Sign Mavrik Bourque To Six-Year Deal

The Predators have signed restricted free agent center Mavrik Bourque to a six-year deal worth $5.5MM annually, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Stars Weekly: Robertson, Bourque, 2026 Draft Class, Werenski & More

With the way general manager (GM) Jim Nill and the Dallas Stars do business, it seemed like a sure thing that the Stars would ride into the summer with a freshly signed Jason Robertson and just a few roster decisions left to tidy up before training camp in September.

Jamie Benn News / Field Level Media / July 3

Stars captain Jamie Benn returning for 18th season

Captain Jamie Benn is returning for his 18th season with the Dallas Stars in 2026-27, the team announced Friday. The soon-to-be 37-year-old forward ranks second in franchise history in goals, points and games played.

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Jason Robertson News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Jason Robertson Considering Huge Gamble, Contract Snag Makes Situation ‘Tricky Now’

Jason Robertson might be leaning toward signing a very risky, one-year, arbitration contract. After being offered eight years at $12 million per season and $15.5 million over eight in Seattle (a failed sign-and-trade), he might take a deal that walks him into free agency.

Jamie Benn News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Stars Re-Sign Jamie Benn to a 1-Year Deal

The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Jamie Benn to a one-year contract worth $850,000. Benn returns for an 18th season with the Stars. A fifth-round pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, he has played in 1,252 games with the Stars, scoring 414 goals and recording 992 points.

Jamie Benn News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Stars re-sign Jamie Benn to one-year contract

A franchise legend is returning for another season in the Lone Star State. On Friday, the Dallas Stars signed forward Jamie Benn to a one-year contract.

Jamie Benn News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Jamie Benn Signs 1-Yr ‘Last Run’ Deal to Return to Dallas Stars

Jamie Benn has re-signed with the Dallas Stars. After taking some time to think about his future, the captain has re-upped with his team on a one-year, $850K extension.

Jamie Benn News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Dallas Stars Re-Sign Jamie Benn

The Dallas Stars announced that captain Jamie Benn has been signed to a one-year contract extension. Per PuckPedia, the deal carries an $850K base cap hit, with $1.15MM in potential performance bonuses.

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

What will Jason Robertson’s contract look like?

Day 1 of the 2026 NHL free agency cycle is done and dusted – but there are still many questions to be answered. Potentially the one on most people’s minds is the future of Jason Robertson.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Stars Relying on Emil Hemming Being NHL-Ready With Mavrik Bourque Trade

The Dallas Stars cleared cap space Wednesday morning by trading Mavrik Bourque and Ilya Lyubushkin to the Nashville Predators for a 2027 second-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick.

Joel Kiviranta News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Stars land Joel Kiviranta on $1 million contract

The opening day of NHL Free Agency has been a good day for reunions, as multiple players have gone back to a club that they’d previously played for in their careers.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Nashville Acquires Bourque & Lyubushkin from Dallas

The Nashville Predators are acquiring forward Mavrik Bourque and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Dallas Stars in exchange for a 2027 second-round draft pick and a 2028 third-round draft pick via Vegas.

Zach Werenski News / NHL Rumors / July 1

Zach Werenski Vetoes a Trade to the Dallas Stars as the Offers Come In

Chris Johnston: “Sources say Zach Werenski was presented with a trade option to a team he’s unwilling to waive his NMC for. His #CBJ situation seems to be devolving.

Dallas Stars News / Inside The Rink / June 25

Dallas Stars Extend Four Players

The Dallas Stars announced this morning that they are extending forwards Harrison Scott and Matthew Seminoff to two-year, two-way contract extensions. This comes after they announced yesterday that they extended Kyle Capobiano and Luke Krys to two-year contract extensions.