The Chicago Blackhawks have already made one significant move to begin their offseason, signing 21-year-old forward Roman Kantserov to a three-year entry level contract.
Hopefully, that’s the first of many big additions the Blackhawks make this summer, and if the hot speculation is any indication, Chicago will probably be bringing in some more pieces.
The Blackhawks have a ton of assets to use in trades and are expected to aggressively explore the market in the coming weeks and months, and NHL insider Frank Seravalli recently pitched the idea of Chicago going out and swinging a blockbuster trade for Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson.
Robertson has emerged as one of the top forwards in the league and is coming off of a 2025-26 campaign in which he racked up 45 goals and 51 assists for the Stars. He also totaled a career-high 15 power-play goals.
So could the Blackhawks actually make a push for Robertson this offseason?
Chicago Blackhawks linked to major trade for Jason Robertson
Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Minnesota Wild In game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Chicago owns four draft picks this year, with three of them coming in the second round. However, the Blackhawks lay claim to a hefty three first-round draft choices for 2027, so they could absolutely put together an enticing package for Dallas.
Let’s also keep in mind that the Blackhawks are absolutely stocked with young talent, so if there is any team that can convince the Stars to part ways with Robertson, it’s Chicago.
Robertson is headed toward restricted free agency, and with his next contract expected to be a rather lucrative one, the Stars — who have maintained that they have no intention of moving the 26-year-old just yet — could ultimately part ways with him.
What makes Robertson even more tantalizing as a trade target is that he has played in all 82 games four years in a row. He has also rattled off over 40 goals three times thus far in his NHL career, and back in 2022-23, he accumulated 109 points en route to an All-Star appearance.
We know that Connor Bedard is one of the top young players in the sport, but he needs another player alongside of him. Tyler Bertuzzi has been impressive, but the Blackhawks definitely need another wing. Robertson could be the answer.
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