Overview
- Dallas, which fell to Minnesota in Game 6 on Thursday, now turns to re-signing Jason Robertson as he hits restricted free agency.
- PuckPedia projects roughly $11 million in cap space for 2026–27, while analysts expect Robertson’s next deal to land around $12–$14 million per year.
- Commentary from Daily Faceoff warns that a one-year qualifying offer would risk Robertson reaching unrestricted free agency next summer, pushing a choice between a long-term deal or a trade.
- Insider Elliotte Friedman says the Stars are prepared to pay Robertson, with Mikko Rantanen’s $12 million annual contract cited as a guide for an extension.
- Keeping Robertson would likely require shedding salary and accepting less depth, with reports noting Jamie Benn could depart and raises for young players like Mavrik Bourque getting harder to fit.