Dallas Stars Prioritize Robertson Over Panarin
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For the Dallas Stars, it's February 5th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Dallas Stars fans might be a bit disappointed that the team passed on trading for Artemi Panarin earlier today. It would have been a big defensive boost, but it meant giving up a top prospect just for the rest of the season. General Manager Jim Neal made a smart call by holding off. Instead, this move points to something bigger.
Why did the Dallas Stars pass on trading for Artemi Panarin?
A long-term extension for Jason Robertson is coming soon. The New York Rangers likely wanted a young talent like Maverick Bouquet in return.
He's 23, under contract only through this season, and a rising star they could extend. The stars are saving every penny with Tyler Seguin's $9 million cap hit next year.
Even as the salary cap rises over the next three seasons, they need room for Robertson. The big question is, how much over Mikko Rantanen's deal will Neal go to keep him in Dallas? Robertson wants an eight-year contract before it drops to seven years, with even higher money. He switched agents to Rantanen's guy to seal the deal. Neal got Wyatt Johnson's extension done before last year's trade deadline, so expect action soon. By skipping Panarin, the stars are all in on keeping Robertson happy long-term. It shows they're betting on their core for playoff runs ahead rather than a short-term rental. DNN is brought to you by our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones. Built for comfort and sound.
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