The Pittsburgh Penguins are still in the mix for Jason Robertson, and that alone makes this a story worth watching.
Robertson, the Dallas Stars winger and restricted free agent, is headed to salary arbitration with his current team. Even with that process looming, The Athletic’s Josh Yohe says a trade is still possible, and Pittsburgh hasn’t backed off its interest.
In a podcast appearance summarized by hockey analyst Matt Meagher, Yohe made it clear the Penguins believe the door is open. As Meagher relayed:
Josh Yohe on Jason Robertson from the 2 For Talking podcast tonight:
- He can still be traded that's in play still.
- We know the Pens are very interested in him.
- Been told Robertson would be happy to come to Pittsburgh.
- Thinks the Dallas Stars don't want to trade him,…
That’s a pretty strong signal that this isn’t just wishful thinking from the Penguins’ side. Robertson remains a real target.
And if Pittsburgh somehow gets it done, this would be the kind of move that changes the direction of the franchise. The expectation would be an immediate long-term extension, with Robertson stepping in as a centerpiece for the next phase of the team beyond Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.
The appeal is obvious. Robertson isn’t some projection or upside play. He just finished last season with 45 goals and 51 assists for Dallas, putting him among the most dangerous forwards in the league.
The Stars may not want to move him, but their cap situation makes the decision complicated. For now, Pittsburgh is still waiting in the wings, and according to Yohe, it still has a shot.
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