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Stars Sign Robertson to $12M Deal, Cap Overrun

7/22/2026

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Summary

Robertson Leads Stars

Jason Robertson led Dallas with 96 points (45 goals, 51 assists) in the 2025-26 season.
He added eight points (five goals, three assists) in six playoff games.
He was drafted 39th overall in 2017 and now ranks 14th in franchise scoring with a 1.07 points-per-game average.
Stars GM Jim Nill called Robertson a cornerstone and a top offensive threat since his 2017 draft.

Summary

Robertson Signs

Dallas Stars signed a one-year, $12 million contract with forward Jason Robertson, putting the team $1.36 million over the salary cap.
The deal avoided a salary-arbitration hearing.
Robertson may negotiate a long-term extension starting Jan. 1 2027.
Dallas projects $41.16 million in cap space for the 2027-28 season.

History

Historical Context

After the September 15 2004 CBA expired, the NHL lockout cancelled the entire 2004-05 season, and on July 13 2005 the league and the NHLPA agreed to a hard salary cap of $39 million per team, championed by Commissioner Gary Bettman. That cap still shapes roster moves; the Dallas Stars’ $12 million contract for forward Jason Robertson now exceeds the limit by $1.36 million, illustrating ongoing budgeting pressures.

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Robertson Leads Stars

Jason Robertson led Dallas with 96 points (45 goals, 51 assists) in the 2025-26 season.
He added eight points (five goals, three assists) in six playoff games.
He was drafted 39th overall in 2017 and now ranks 14th in franchise scoring with a 1.07 points-per-game average.
Stars GM Jim Nill called Robertson a cornerstone and a top offensive threat since his 2017 draft.

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