Jason Robertson's future in Dallas is suddenly in doubt again

Jason Robertson has been a cornerstone for the Dallas Stars, but trade speculation continues to follow the 26-year-old winger after reports surfaced that Dallas considered moving him in a push for Mitch Marner.

The deal never happened, yet the fact his name was even mentioned raises new questions about the team's long-term direction.

According to insider Sean Shapiro, Robertson was viewed as the piece that could make a blockbuster possible. In the end, Marner landed with the Vegas Golden Knights, but the ripple effect of those rumors remains.

As NHL Trade Rumor noted this week, Robertson's future is far from guaranteed as Dallas navigates cap space and roster changes.

Jason Robertson's contract, role, and cap hit keep him in Dallas Stars trade rumors

Robertson is under contract at $7.75 million AAV with one year left, and while he'll be an RFA in 2026, unrestricted free agency looms by 2027. That timeline forces the Stars to think ahead.

Adding Mikko Rantanen to the top six has also shifted Robertson's role, sparking debate about how he fits into the long-term core. And with the team in full win-now mode, cap flexibility could push management into tough decisions.

One scout told Sportsnet:

"When you're a contender, you have to consider every option, even if it means talking about players you never thought would be available." Another NHL source added, "Robertson isn't being shopped, but once your name is tied to big trade talks, it doesn't disappear overnight."

Personally, I think Robertson is too valuable to move unless Dallas can land another superstar in his prime, but the front office clearly isn't afraid to test every possibility. Stars fans should expect his name to stay in the rumor mill until his next contract is signed.