Dallas Stars
· 2026-06-28
Dallas Stars' trade talks have stalled after Jason Robertson rejected two blockbuster deals, including a proposed trade to the Seattle Kraken.
The 26-year-old superstar winger exercised his no-move clause, refusing to waive it for a move to Seattle.
The proposed trade was tied to an eight-year, $120 million contract extension that would have paid Robertson $15 million annually.
The deal reportedly centered around the seventh overall pick in the NHL Draft.
Robertson's decision to block the trade prevented a potential deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs for emerging power forward Matthew Knies.
The Stars are willing to offer approximately $12 million per season, while Robertson's camp is seeking closer to $14 million annually.
The team is coming off a strong season, with a 50-20 record and a second-place standing in the Western Conference as of their last game, a 5-2 loss @ Minnesota Wild on 2026-04-30.
Seattle wasn't the only destination Robertson declined, as he also rejected a proposed trade to the St. Louis Blues.
The return package reportedly would have included multiple first-round selections in this year's draft.
Finding a trade that satisfies both the Stars and Robertson now appears to be a difficult task.
The NHL Draft is set to begin, and all eyes will remain on the Stars to see if they can find a destination that works for everyone involved.
The Stars are clearly serious about moving one of the league's elite scorers, but any deal will require Robertson's approval.
And with the draft underway, the Stars will have to act quickly to find a trade partner.
But for now, the team's plans remain uncertain.
So the Stars will have to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new plan.
The team's management will have to work hard to find a trade that works for both the team and Robertson.
The Stars' fans will be watching closely to see what happens next.
The team's future is uncertain, and only time will tell what will happen.