The Dallas Stars are reportedly open to trading forwards Jason Robertson and Mason Marchment as they navigate a tight salary cap ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season.
Robertson, 25, has been a consistent offensive contributor for Dallas over the past few seasons, recording back-to-back 80-point seasons after a 109-point breakout in 2022–23.
However, Dallas has just under $5 million in cap space, and his $7.75 million cap hit has made him a potential trade candidate as the team looks to make substantial changes to accommodate the salary cap.
General Manager Jim Nill has reportedly received inquiries from various teams about Robertson but remains hesitant to part with the left winger.
New reports from The Fourth Period indicate that Nill is willing to move on from the 25-year-old if there is a solid trade offer, but the team would prefer to move on from Marchment and allow Robertson to continue his growth in Dallas.
Marchment has a $4.5 million cap hit and a 10-team no-trade list that could make trading him much more difficult.
Marchment tallied 47 points in 62 games this season and is considered more expendable than Robertson, though it could be more difficult to find a team to negotiate a trade.
Both players are under contract for the upcoming season, with Dallas expected to begin heavily pursuing some type of resolution closer to the NHL Draft on June 27.
These moves are expected to help create cap space for the eventual return of captain Jamie Benn, who can become an unrestricted free agent but would like to return to Dallas.
Benn was open about his desire to return to Dallas following the Stars’ elimination from the postseason, claiming that he would like to forego free agency and agree on a contract at the earliest moment.
“I don’t see myself going anywhere else,” he said, per NHL.com. “This is all I know. Hopefully we can figure something out.”
As the offseason progresses, Robertson, Marchment, and Benn’s futures remain uncertain, and the Stars are weighing their options to balance financial flexibility and team competitiveness.