Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars has rejected an eight-year, $15 million annual contract offer from the Seattle Kraken. The 26-year-old winger, who scored 45 goals and 96 points last season, is due for a raise from his current $7.75 million cap hit. The cap-strapped Stars are reportedly offering less than what Robertson demands, causing a deadlock in negotiations. The Kraken had permission to speak with Robertson regarding the contract, but after he declined, a proposed trade involving a first-round pick from Seattle fell through. The Stars are now exploring options to re-engage other interested teams while keeping talks open with Robertson.

By the Numbers
  • Robertson scored 45 goals and 96 points in 82 games last season.
  • The Kraken's offer was 鈥渁pproximately $15 million per year鈥�, over double Seattle's current player salaries.
State of Play
  • The Stars are looking at other teams that may want to trade for Robertson.
  • Robertson has established himself as a top-tier power winger since being drafted by the Stars.
What's Next

With Robertson's demands unmet, the Stars may continue to negotiate with him or look for a trade that maximizes their return. The Kraken's continued interest could pressure Dallas to act quickly to either secure a deal or find other alternatives.

Bottom Line

The rejection signals the urgency for the Stars to either meet Robertson's contract expectations or risk losing him to a rival team, potentially impacting their future competitiveness.