Ducks, Senators Named in Potential Jason Robertson Stars Trade: Report
Ducks, Senators Named in Potential Jason Robertson Stars Trade: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
After another loss in the Western Conference Final, the Dallas Stars will enter the offseason searching for answers. This could see Dallas take things in multiple different directions, and potentially mean that some drastic roster moves are made.
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The Stars have a lot of talent on the roster, but it may be time to shake things up. In fact, it seems that Dallas could be looking to make a big move this summer.
According to insider Rick Dhaliwal, the Stars may be looking to trade away star Jason Robertson. During his radio show, "Donnie and Dhali", Dhaliwal mentioned that Robertson's name is being talked about in trade circles.
This also comes after a report from Jeff Marek of The Daily Faceoff speculating if Dallas could look to move on from Robertson.
"Could the Stars move someone like Jason Robertson, who has one more year on his deal at an incredible $7.75 million value, to try to recoup Draft capital and free up cap space to once again go big-game hunting in the summer? If so, I'd watch the Ottawa Senators and Anaheim Ducks as possible destinations."
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Both Anaheim and Ottawa make sense for Robertson if he is moved. This is especially true for Anaheim, as it needs more scoring and could present an enticing offer for Dallas to consider.
Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) gets set face off against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
If the Stars did move on from Robertson, it would be one of the biggest moves of the offseason. Robertson has been very solid for Dallas and is one of the better players across the NHL.
Last season, he scored 35 goals and 45 assists for the Stars during the regular season. Robertson could be a legitimate weapon for any team, and there will likely be a bidding war for his services if he is made available.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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