Jason Robertson is a restricted free agent this offseason and has already vetoed a trade to the Seattle Kraken, who were prepared to give up three first-round picks and a young player, per Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast.
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported, “The Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson’s camp have gone back to the negotiating table to see if they can reach any common ground on an extension – restricted free agents can start talking to teams as of tomorrow.”
There is another team interested in acquiring the 26-year-old forward, according to Pagnotta. He wrote, “The Pittsburgh Penguins have a lot of salary cap space and they aren’t afraid to use it. Just how GM Kyle Dubas allocates those funds, though, is the question. They’ve been in on Robertson and are looking to make a splash this summer.”
Robertson scored 45 goals and added 51 assists this past season, so it stands to reason that the Penguins would take a look at adding his shot to the roster.
While Robertson is an elite scorer and would fit the Penguins’ desperate need to get younger this offseason, it seems his heart is still in Dallas, and he would rather stay with the Stars.
Especially considering a report from Darren Dreger on the Barn Burner, who claims he turned down an AAV of $15 million.
Prediction: Dallas and Robertson agree to a contract extension