Jason Robertson Trade Rumors: Stars Face Cap Crunch

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On January 28th, here's the latest surrounding the Dallas Stars. It's been a strange start to the year for Dallas Stars star Jason Robertson.

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The 26-year-old forward leads all American-eligible players with his goal total this season, yet he got snubbed from Team USA's Olympics roster. Now, adding to the drama, trade rumors are swirling about him just days into the new year.

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Pro hockey rumors writer Josh Chbalsky brought up the idea on Wednesday, suggesting Robertson might get moved because of his next contract. Dallas already has huge salaries locked in for their core players, leaving just $16.4 million in cap space for next season.

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Any extension for Robertson would eat up most of that money, making it tough for the Stars to build around him. Trading him for cheaper talent could help smooth out their salary cap puzzle and keep the team competitive. Cebulski notes that teams might try a trade and extend deal, grabbing Robertson now and signing him long-term later.

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But he warns those moves often flop, even though Robertson is a top-notch goal scorer.

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Fans are buzzing about this one, as moving a player like him could shake up the NHL's balance of power. It's worth keeping an eye on, especially after Robertson's loyalty to Dallas so far.

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