Dallas Stars GM Jim Neal shoots down Jason Robertson trade rumors (Image via Hockey Writers)

The Dallas Stars have confirmed that they are committed to keeping star forward Jason Robertson long-term with the organization despite growing speculation over his future. Speaking recently, Stars general manager Jim Nill made it clear that re-signing Robertson is the franchise’s top offseason priority. Robertson is coming off another elite offensive season after recording 45 goals and 96 points during the 2025–26 campaign, while also leading Dallas in playoff scoring during a first-round postseason exit against the Minnesota Wild.According to reports, Jason Robertson has been signed to a 4-year, $31 million contract playing for the Dallas Stars, with a cap hit of $7.75 million per season. Reports suggest that his contract expires at the end of the 2025–26 season, making Robertson a restricted free agent, leading to speculation regarding his future and the club’s salary cap situation.

GM says Jason Robertson is expected to be a cornerstone of the Dallas Stars’ future

Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill recently announced Forward Jason Robertson IIt is expected that he will remain with the team, dismissing all the ongoing trade speculations regarding the player. He emphasized that Robertson’s extension remains Dallas’ top offseason priority. He confirmed this while speaking to the media about the team’s injury list and shed some light on their offseason plans, including the team’s focus on Robertson. Speaking to Dallas media, Jim Nill said, “So my plan is to reach out to his agent in the next week or so. Our focus is on signing him. He’s a big part of our team, and we’ve drafted him and developed him.” Through this statement he rejected all the growing speculations.Robertson is coming off another elite offensive season after recording 45 goals and 96 points during the 2025–26 campaign, while also leading Dallas in playoff scoring during a first-round postseason exit against the Minnesota Wild. Because Robertson is set to become a restricted free agent this summer after completing the four-year, $31 million contract he signed in 2022. Since he is about to become a restricted free agent, his next deal is expected to receive a significant salary increase, which will potentially put further pressure on Dallas’ already complex cap structure. From this statement of Jim Neil, it can be said that Robertson’s value will get a big boost. In fact, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman even pushed back against the growing offseason chatter linking Robertson to potential trade scenarios, insisting that the rumors contain no fact and have not been clarified by the player himself.According to Yahoo Sports, Robertson has averaged 45 goals and 51 assists for 96 points in all 82 games. His playing skills and outstanding performance have made him one of the league’s top offensive talents and a candidate for an attractive long-term contract, which could be worth $12-14 million annually.