Jason Robertson Signs $12M Deal with Dallas Stars, Eyes Stanley Cup Glory

Jason Robertson is thrilled to remain with the Dallas Stars for another season, putting aside any concerns about the contract negotiations that led to his $12 million deal. Just a day after signing the one-year agreement on his 27th birthday, Robertson expressed a desire to focus on the upcoming season and the pursuit of a Stanley Cup. “What happened from then to now is, kind of doesn’t matter anymore,” he stated. “Just want to focus on having a great summer this year and coming into camp ready to go.”

Throughout his six full NHL seasons, all spent with the Stars, Robertson has consistently demonstrated his scoring prowess, averaging over a point per game with 490 points (213 goals, 277 assists) in 456 regular-season contests. Last season, he led the team with 96 points, including 45 goals and 51 assists, and contributed five goals and three assists during the playoffs. This performance capped off a lucrative four-year, $31 million contract, making him a restricted free agent this offseason.

Without a contract extension, Robertson faced the possibility of becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer. Reflecting on the business side of hockey, he said, “At the end of the day, it’s a business for them, for me, everything. I don’t know their future plans, they don’t know our future plans either.” Both parties appear satisfied with the resolution, allowing them to focus on future possibilities.

General Manager Jim Nill indicated that the Stars are eager to negotiate a long-term extension with Robertson, although the earliest they can finalize such a deal would be January 1. “We’re happy he wants to be a Dallas Star. We want him to be a Dallas Star, and have those discussions,” Nill remarked. He noted that various contract scenarios were considered during negotiations, emphasizing Robertson’s commitment to the team.

Robertson, who was selected 39th overall in the 2017 NHL Draft, has been a consistent presence, playing in all 328 regular-season games over the past four seasons and accumulating 365 points (155 goals, 210 assists). His new contract will match forward Mikko Rantanen’s salary as the highest on the Stars, with Rantanen recently completing the first year of an eight-year, $96 million extension.

During last month’s draft, a sign-and-trade deal with Seattle was in place that would have sent Robertson to the Kraken, but he declined to agree to a long-term deal with the team. With veteran Tyler Seguin entering the final year of his contract and an anticipated increase in the NHL salary cap, the Stars will be in a stronger position to extend Robertson in the future. “I’m happy to be playing with them starting in September,” Robertson concluded, looking forward to the upcoming season and the opportunities it will bring.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.