CRANBERRY TWP. (93.7 The Fan) \u2013 It\u2019s the rumor, or maybe better said hope, that if realized would immediately transition the Pens into a stronger playoff contender. Hours after the start of free agency, when the biggest move was signing a winger for $5 million, assistant general manager Jason Spezza was asked if Robertson, Jason, not Nick who was acquired earlier in the day, is on the team\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n
\u201cI won\u2019t speak directly on him (which would be tampering), but I will tell you we\u2019ve done lots of work and inquired on lots of different players in the last few weeks and we will continue to,\u201d Speeza said at the UPMC Lemieux Center on Wednesday. \u201cI think that\u2019s the job and that\u2019s really what we are trying to do is to make sure we are always in on everything and understanding what is going on around the league and how that fits our puzzle.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robertson has reportedly vetoed at least one trade destination (Seattle). The Dallas All-Star reportedly wants around $14 million a season after 80 goals in the last two years combined. The Stars are up against the salary cap and many reports any move would be a sign and trade, where the 26-year-old would walk into a new team with a long-term, hefty new contract.<\/p>\n
The Stars could also take him to salary arbitration. Robertson would get whatever is awarded for the 2026-27 season and then he would have much more control after next year.<\/p>\n