NHL Rumors: What Will It Cost the Dallas Stars to Extend Jason Robertson?

What will it cost the Dallas Stars to extend Jason Robertson?

Sportsnet: David Pagnotta, when asked what number the Dallas Stars would need to sign to extend Jason Robertson.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

Matt Marchese: “What number do you think Jason Robertson will hit here?

Pagnotta: “Yes, it will be a big one. This highlights why Dallas was so steadfast in keeping him and didn’t explore the possibility of moving him last season when all that (Mikko) Rantanen stuff was going on.

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It was conversations with, with Carolina, conversations with other teams saying, ‘Well, you’ve got all these pieces. What about a guy like Jason Robertson?” How are you going to afford him if he continues the way he is, and from a potential perspective?

And you know, he’s already surpassed the 100-point mark earlier in his career. The Stars sensed and felt he could do this again. He is now on target, three point evening. He is tied in the NHL with . He shows and illustrates his current performance and what he is capable of.

Probably yes, and it will depend on the term. That will determine the total number. The way he is producing now will get you into eight figures. So you’re looking at well over $10 million for a guy like Jason Robertson, even in no-tax Dallas.

So you’re talking about another big-money contract in Dallas. If you look at some of the numbers, Tyler Seguin has one year left; that number will eventually decline overall. So taking that into account and the rising salary cap, which is expected to be $104 (million) next season, it could be even higher. Many people believe this will happen. Season after that is $113.5 (million) and could end up being closer to $115 (million). You get that extra cap space.

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I think Dallas is projecting this. They will have to, it may be tight next season, but they will have to try to get something done here. So you’re looking at something that’s probably in the range of, guess the way he’s playing, $11 – $12 (million).

But that will also depend on the type of term he gets. This will be the last year, until September ’26, in which you can secure an eight-year extension for him. You know, you have until the beginning of next season to do it. There’s no panic on either side, but you know, they’re going to have to get there, and it’s going to be a big one, number 11, 12, maybe more.

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