Jason Robertson, a key forward for the Dallas Stars, has agreed to a $12 million contract for the 2026‑27 season, a deal that sidesteps an arbitration hearing and matches the franchise’s highest salary currently held by Mikko Rantanen.
A Contract That Mirrors Team Leadership
Drafted by Dallas in 2017, Robertson has evolved into the club’s offensive engine, accumulating 490 points over 456 regular‑season games and delivering a team‑high 96 points just last season.
The agreement follows a complex negotiation that included a proposed sign‑and‑trade with Seattle that would have yielded the seventh overall pick, as well as a tempting eight‑year, $120 million offer from the Kraken that Robertson ultimately rejected.
By staying in Dallas, Robertson not only preserves his role as a cornerstone of the Stars’ lineup but also positions himself to become an unrestricted free agent next summer, a timeline that could influence future roster decisions.
What This Means for Dallas
Robertson’s durability is evident in his appearance in every one of the franchise’s 328 regular‑season games over the past four seasons, a consistency that has helped the Stars remain competitive in a crowded Western Conference.