Jason Robertson's Future Is A Mystery Heading Into The NHL Draft And Free Agency
In what is quickly becoming a mystifying situation, pending RFA Jason Robertson has reportedly turned down two massive contract offers - and neither of them was from the team he currently plays for.
The Dallas Stars left winger was given permission to speak to the Seattle Kraken, who reportedly offered him an eight-year deal worth $15 million per season, which Robertson declined, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. He also reportedly turned down a sign-and-trade with the St. Louis Blues, according to Daily Faceoff's Jeff Marek.
So what does this mean for the Stars?
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Either way, as a RFA with arbitration rights, he controls his destiny. You cannot trade him if he won't sign with a new team, which puts Dallas in a difficult spot.
It also puts Robertson in an enviable spot.
He has all the leverage.
The only question is what he wants. Is it money? Is it a chance to win a championship? Is it joining his brother, Nick, in Toronto?
The Stars, which are reportedly $2 million apart on a potential deal for Robertson, are paying Mikko Rantanen $12 million as their highest-paid player. The thinking is that Robertson would have to come at a value lower than that.
If not, then other teams are willing to step up and acquire a player who is a three-time 40-goal scorer and who ranks ninth in goals (196) and points (444) in the past five seasons.
No wonder the Kraken were reportedly offering the seventh-overall pick in Friday's draft, while the Blues were reportedly putting together a package that would have included multiple first-round picks.
To be clear, Robertson would help just about any team.
The challenge is finding the right team for him - at the right value.
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This story was originally published June 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM.