Canadiens' Jason Robertson trade proposal sparks attention

The Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson and the Montreal Canadiens are at the center of growing NHL trade rumors as Dallas faces salary-cap challenges and a bold proposal leaves Stars fans wondering what could happen next.

The Stars' offseason has been full of speculation, but one rumor is stirring more debate than most, a proposed trade that would send Robertson to the Canadiens.

At just 25, Robertson has already scored 168 goals in 374 NHL games, becoming a cornerstone alongside Miro Heiskanen and Jake Oettinger from Dallas's impressive 2017 draft class.

Yet, as cap space tightens following the arrival of Mikko Rantanen and a long-term deal for Matt Duchene, Robertson's future with the Stars has become a frequent topic in trade chatter.

Even Montreal-based writer Cimon Asselin is fueling the discussion with a recent article, where he suggested a deal that could make Robertson a Canadien, as seen in this detailed proposal.

Asselin's hypothetical trade package includes Mike Matheson, Sean Farrell and Montreal's unprotected 2026 first-round pick, a high-value asset given the presence of top prospect Gavin McKenna in that draft class.

From a Stars perspective, dealing Robertson would free significant cap space, but I think losing a player of his caliber would be a massive gamble, especially for a team built to contend now.

It's hard to imagine Dallas weakening its top-six unless the return is franchise-altering, and for many fans, that might not be enough.

Still, these discussions show how valuable Robertson is on the market, and how much the Stars' roster moves this summer have the rest of the league watching closely.