Stars GM Jim Nill Provides Update on Jason Robertson Contract Talks

Nill says the priority is on-ice performance as the team focuses on the playoffs.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 11:55pm

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Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has confirmed that he has been in talks with forward Jason Robertson's new agent, but assured that there is no pressing deadline to get a new contract done. Nill wants Robertson to remain focused on the team's playoff push rather than contract negotiations.

Why it matters

Robertson is a key player for the Stars, having scored 38 goals and 44 assists in 69 games this season. Keeping him long-term is a priority for the franchise, but Nill wants to ensure Robertson's on-ice performance isn't disrupted by contract talks during the crucial stretch run and playoffs.

The details

Nill said he has had conversations with Robertson's new agent, but emphasized that the priority is on Robertson's play and the team's playoff push. The GM wants to give Robertson time to focus on hockey without the distraction of contract negotiations. Last summer, there were concerns about whether the Stars could afford to pay Robertson a similar salary to what they gave forward Mikko Rantanen ($12 million AAV) without exceeding the franchise's salary cap.

  • The Stars are in the midst of the 2025-26 NHL season stretch run and playoffs.

The players

Jim Nill

The general manager of the Dallas Stars.

Jason Robertson

A 23-year-old forward for the Dallas Stars who is in the final year of his $31 million contract with the team.

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What they’re saying

“Jim Nill gave an update on the Jason Robertson contract situation. He has had conversations with Robertson's new agent. With the stretch run and playoffs ahead, everyone wants Robo focused on playing. There will be time in the future for more talks but no pressing deadline.”

— Bruce LeVine, Sports journalist

What’s next

The Stars and Robertson's agent will continue contract negotiations in the offseason, once the team's playoff run has concluded.

The takeaway

The Stars are prioritizing Jason Robertson's on-ice performance over contract talks as the team focuses on a deep playoff run. While contract discussions are ongoing, the franchise wants to ensure Robertson remains fully committed to the team's success this season.