Jason Robertson’s new one-year deal with the Dallas Stars has only intensified the conversation around what comes next.
After plenty of speculation and reports that Dallas had been shopping him, Robertson is now locked in for a season. But the bigger question is what happens after that. If he doesn’t land an extension before the end of the 2026-27 season, he’ll hit unrestricted free agency, and that’s where things could get expensive in a hurry.
Robertson is exactly the kind of player who can turn a future offseason into a full-blown bidding war. The 27-year-old left winger is one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive weapons, the kind of scorer who can pile up goals and points at a relentless pace. In 2025-26, he put up 45 goals and 51 assists for 96 points, adding another huge season to a resume that already makes him one of the league’s most consistent finishers.
That production is why teams will be watching closely. If Robertson reaches the market, he won’t be short on suitors, and the price tag should be massive.
The Utah Mammoth are one of the clubs that could be mentioned in that conversation, though their current youth and salary picture make that far from a clean fit. The Philadelphia Flyers were also named as a team that could have the ability to pay for that kind of contract.
Utah’s cap situation is not ideal right now, but the NHL salary cap has risen over the last two seasons, which at least leaves the door open for a future swing at a superstar. For the moment, though, this is all projection and guesswork. Robertson remains in Dallas, he remains a top-tier scorer, and the possibility of a major free-agent chase is what has everyone looking ahead.
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