Blackhawks, Hurricanes emerge as favorites for Stars' $31M winger

The Dallas Stars’ star player Jason Robertson’s name remains a regular concerning trade rumors after he declined the Seattle Kraken’s eight year deal. Amid all the mess, it seems the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as potential landing spots.CategoryDetailsPlayerJason RobertsonCurrent TeamDallas StarsRumored TeamsDetroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Seattle KrakenContract StatusUnsigned Restricted Free Agent (RFA) facing imminent salary arbitrationSalary Cap Hit (New Team)Expensive ($14 Million to $15 Million per season demanded on a long-term extension)Trade LikelihoodHigh (Driven by a bitter $2M+ contract stalemate and a rejected $120M Seattle trade)Latest Insider UpdateCarolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks have emerged as aggressive landing spots Potential ReturnPremium blockbuster capital (Projected at multiple 1st-round picks, top prospects, or elite roster players)Which teams are interested in Jason Robertson?Afer the star player declined the Seattle Kraken’s 8 year deal, a number of rival teams have been linked to him.As per NHL insiders, it seems the Chicago Blackhawks and the Carolina Hurricanes could be making a move for him ahead of the new season.What are insiders saying about the trade rumors?A few hours ago, Austin Konenski of Sportsnaut noted in a recent report, “Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks could also be a landing spot. Robertson would join Connor Bedard and Bowen Byram while earning a long-term contract extension. Bedard is a major draw for Robertson, but would he be willing to join one of the teams with the worst records in the NHL last season?”Austin Konenski of Sportsnaut added, “Finally, what about the Carolina Hurricanes? There would have to be players with salary on the move in the deal, giving Carolina the space needed to give Robertson an extension. Joining Carolina could make the Stanley Cup champions the favorites to repeat during the 2026-27 NHL season.”Contract details and salary cap implicationsFor a team that acquires Jason Robertson, they must instantly clear $14M+ in cap space to finalize his contract.While Jason Robertson is reportedly demanding a long term contract worth $14 million to $15 million annualy, the Dallas Stars refuse to go higher than a $12 million annual cap hit.How will the trade affect the teams?For the Chicago Blackhawks, trading for Jason Robertson remains affordable with their $30 milion cap room. He could also be an impactful addition to the team giving superstar Connor Bedard a premier, long term line partner.For the Carolina Hurricanes, trading for Jason Robertson is a bit too expensive since the team has $11.1 million in cap space.However, for now nothing remains confirmed as Jason Robertson’s future in the league remains uncertain.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.