Dallas Stars' Robertson: Hot Commodity, Key Decision

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This is Corey with the story with Dallas Stars News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. Jason Robertson made a big statement in the Dallas Stars game against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The 26-year-old winger scored a power play goal, his 38th of the season, while also dropping the gloves and slamming Quinn Hughes into the boards.

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It came at a perfect time with questions swirling about his future in Dallas. Stars general manager Jim Neal put those rumors to rest on NHL Network. He confirmed the team plans to re-sign Robertson long-term after starting talks last summer.

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Neal said they've stayed in touch and decided to pause negotiations for now, but keeping him is the goal. Fans and the team loved every bit of it. The star's official account lit up social media praising Robertson's grit, and clips of the hit went viral among hockey followers. It's clear his passion fires up the home crowd. Other teams are paying attention too.

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Reports from the Chicago Sun-Times flagged Robertson as a prime target for the Blackhawks, alongside a few other top forwards who might hit the market. His production makes him a hot commodity. As Robertson from Arcadia, California, keeps delivering, Dallas faces a key decision this offseason to lock him down before rivals make a move.