Jason Robertson has agreed to a one‑year, $12 million contract with the Dallas Stars, sidestepping a salary arbitration hearing after a season where he tallied 96 points.

General manager Jim Nill praised Robertson as a franchise cornerstone, noting his dynamic play and offensive threat since his 2017 draft.

The deal keeps Robertson in Dallas for one more season before he could become a free agent in a potentially lucrative UFA class that includes players like Quinn Hughes and Nikita Kucherov, while the Stars already have $10 million contracts on the books.

The organization now faces a cap shortfall of about $1.36 million, prompting moves to regain compliance. Their aim remains to return to the Western Conference finals and ultimately capture a second Stanley Cup.