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For the Dallas Stars, fans have been begging for general manager Jim Nill to bring back their star winger, Jason Robertson. Questions about his future lingered until Tuesday night, when he was officially signed for a one-year, $12 million deal.
With this, Robertson avoids arbitration, and hopefully that means he will stay in Dallas onward, but this still isn't a guarantee that he will stay in Dallas for the long haul. The good news: Robertson declined a deal with the Seattle Kraken that would've given him $15 million annually. Perhaps this is the slow game in Nill setting it up, but at least it's a start.
$12 million is a good starting base to keep him here and happy for a season, and that's what Stars fans should be excited about.
Dallas Stars end Jason Robertson saga by signing him to a one-year, $12 million deal
This is at least some closure for Stars fans, as they have wanted to see some progress with Robertson's contract this summer, and this is about the best outcome possible.
Of course, Robertson is one of the best in his position in the NHL, as he finished with 45 goals, 51 assists and 96 points (team lead). He had one of his best seasons, and he has become a fan favorite for years now. If he goes out and has a banger season, the star left winger may be in the vicinity of $15 million annually next season.
Thomas Harley and Mikko Rantanen are the only Stars making over $10 million annually. Rantanen is in for the long run with an eight-year, $96 million contract extension, and next season will be Robertson's project.
There was a lot of drama this offseason that consisted mostly of Robertson, but even their longtime captain, Jamie Benn, was a question mark for a while. He's coming back for an 18th season, but it may very well be his last as an NHL player.
Benn doesn't seem like the type of guy to go to another team because he's most likely not going to be the captain and be under the same spotlight he is in DFW, but next year, if he doesn't retire, he may go to a Stanley Cup contender for a season and then retire. But his one-year, $850,000 deal seems like the end of the road for his Stars career.
This is a start for Nill and Robertson to get the ball moving, but at least the Stars' championship window is still intact for next season.
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This article was originally published on sportdfw.com as The Dallas Stars have officially postponed the Jason Robertson sweepstakes to 2027.
