{"id":242860,"date":"2026-07-14T04:42:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T04:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/242860\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T04:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T04:42:22","slug":"will-penguins-trade-for-jason-robertson-why-pittsburgh-should-and-shouldnt-add-stars-winger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/242860\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Penguins Trade for Jason Robertson? Why Pittsburgh Should (And Shouldn’t) Add Stars Winger"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Penguins<\/a> have made some moves on the margins ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, but Pittsburgh fans have been waiting for the team to add one name to the roster: Jason Robertson.<\/p>\n

The Stars winger could be on the move with a looming July 25 salary arbitration hearing potentially serving as a\u00a0deadline for a trade<\/a>. With the clock ticking in Dallas, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas may be ready to pull the trigger.<\/p>\n

According to a July 8 report from\u00a0The Athletic’s Josh Yohe,<\/a>\u00a0there is a “growing belief” within the organization that Robertson would be “happy to come to Pittsburgh.” The Penguins already acquired Jason’s younger brother, Nick, this offseason, and with cap space remaining, they are a threat to make a big splash.<\/p>\n

Why the Penguins will trade for Jason Robertson<\/p>\n

The Penguins are trying to maximize the remaining years of the Sidney Crosby era. Placing Robertson, who\u00a0is coming off a massive 45-goal, 96-point campaign, alongside Crosby would give the Penguins a terrifying top line capable of competing with the best teams in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

With the Stars reportedly trying \u2014 and failing \u2014 to execute a sign-and-trade with the Kraken earlier this summer, Dallas may feel a sense of urgency to move him before the arbitration hearing. Robertson may be willing to sign a long-term contract with the Penguins, as he could compete for Stanley Cups alongside Crosby right now before becoming the face of the franchise in the future. (Pittsburgh also helped its case by putting his brother in the locker room.)<\/p>\n

Dubas has shown a willingness to pay premium prices for elite talent, and he has the flexibility to absorb a long-term cap hit. Robertson will turn just 27 years old later this month, giving the Penguins a premier building block while also signaling to the veterans that the championship window isn’t closed.<\/p>\n

Why the Penguins won’t trade for Jason Robertson<\/p>\n

The decision ultimately comes down to the player. As Yohe noted<\/a>, the Penguins can have a great pitch, but Robertson must agree to sign a new deal. Conversations with Stars general manager Jim Nill haven’t reached a “serious” stage, per Yohe.<\/p>\n

It’s unclear how many assets the Penguins would have to send out in a trade, and contract discussions could be a major hurdle to clear. Robertson declined an eight-year offer from the Kraken with an AAV of approximately $15 million, per NHL insider Elliotte Friedman<\/a>. How much would he want Dubas to put on the table?<\/p>\n

Investing that much money in one player would largely eliminate the ability to fill out the rest of the roster with depth pieces, especially when Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang eventually retire. For a team that has struggled with secondary production in previous years, the margin for error would shrink.<\/p>\n

Yes, Robertson is a fantastic player, but the Penguins would have to weigh other factors before making a final decision.<\/p>\n

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