"Even with the playoff shortcomings in mind, the financial side is where things are about to get real tricky for Dallas. Jason Robertson is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason and an unrestricted free agent following the 2026-27 season. He's also been making $7.75 million on his current contract and could be set to ask for around $12 million on a new extension, similar to what Mikko Rantanen makes and just outside of Tyler Seguin's ballpark."
"That's already an issue. Dallas is set to be almost $1.3 million below the cap and with six other players making over $8 million a year, the Stars would have to shed significant amounts of talent to be able to afford long-term extensions for seven players. We're not talking about shedding non-roster talent like Emil Hemming, we might be talking about franchise cornerstones like Jamie Benn and Sam Steel potentially being disregarded over the next few years."
Jason Robertson delivered a two-goal performance and remains one of Dallas's top players despite trade chatter. Robertson will be a restricted free agent this offseason and an unrestricted free agent after 2026-27. He currently earns $7.75 million and could seek roughly $12 million on a new extension. Dallas projects to be about $1.3 million below the salary cap with six other players making over $8 million, creating pressure to shed significant salary and possibly core players. A one-year deal near $9 million could delay the decision. Potential suitors with cap space include Detroit, Carolina, and Pittsburgh.
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