Dallas Stars to trade Jason Robertson: New details have emerged

The NHL trade chatter surrounding Jason Robertson refuses to quiet down, even as most teams settle into the slow summer stretch before training camps.

While the Dallas Stars recently cleared enough cap space to avoid a roster crunch, the 26-year-old forward's name is still drawing plenty of attention from rival clubs hoping for a blockbuster.

Dallas solved its immediate cap concerns by moving Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh on July 10, putting the roster $1.085 million under the salary ceiling with 22 players signed.

That move ended any talk of a fire sale, but Robertson's $7.75 million cap hit and his looming arbitration rights next summer make him a fascinating piece for general managers to watch.

Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos continues to list him as a prime target on his offseason trade board, while other insiders believe the trade market could heat up again before next summer.

Why Jason Robertson's contract status has rival teams circling despite his importance to the Stars

Robertson, who produced 80 points in 82 games last season, remains Dallas's most consistent scoring threat even with Mikko Rantanen now in the fold.

The big question is whether the Stars are prepared to pay Robertson a contract similar to Rantanen's massive $12 million annual deal.

He currently lacks no-trade protection, which could make a deal easier to execute if the right package comes along, though moving a player of his caliber remains a tough task.

According to a breakdown by The Hockey News, several teams, including the Los Angeles Kings, Seattle Kraken, Utah Mammoth, and Detroit Red Wings have the mix of prospects, picks, and cap space that could tempt Stars GM Jim Nill.

Analyst Julian Gaudio singled out Seattle as a particularly logical fit, while Jesse Courville-Lynch argued that the Kings would push hardest if Robertson ever hits the trade block.

For now, Nill seems comfortable waiting to see how Dallas performs this season before committing to an extension or exploring a move.

However, with Robertson nearing both arbitration and unrestricted free agency in 2026, his future could become one of the league's biggest storylines before next summer.