Jason Robertson’s one-year, $12M deal with Dallas keeps him in the Stars’ lineup for now, but his future hinges on a potential extension after Tyler Seguin’s contract expires next June — and both sides can’t discuss it until January. Meanwhile, Zakhar Bardakov’s return to the KHL doesn’t signal a long-term exit, as Colorado still holds his NHL rights, leaving room for a possible comeback in 12 months. Across the league, contract moves like these fuel offseason intrigue — think Patrick Kane’s potential Blackhawks return — as teams scramble to reshape rosters through trades, free agency, and development. Every decision now could ripple through the season’s outcome. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7795dcf854bc02e

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