Trade rumors can electrify the NHL offseason, but few stories have captured the imagination of fans and insiders like the recent buzz surrounding Jason Robertson. As the Dallas Stars navigate a challenging salary cap situation and the Montreal Canadiens emerge with a bold trade proposal, speculation is reaching a fever pitch across the league.

The idea of a young superstar like Robertson changing teams has ignited fierce debate, with every new rumor and insider report fueling excitement and anxiety on both sides.

With the Stars facing tough roster decisions after major signings, and the Canadiens eager to accelerate their rebuild around a talented core, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The potential for a blockbuster deal has everyone wondering what the future holds for both franchises. As the hockey world waits for answers, one thing is clear: the possibility of Jason Robertson donning a new jersey is the kind of storyline that could define an entire offseason.

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The Dallas Stars, Jason Robertson, and Montreal Canadiens are at the center of growing NHL trade rumours as Dallas faces salary cap challenges and a bold proposal leaves Stars fans wondering what could happen next.

The Dallas Stars’ offseason has been full of speculation, but one rumour is stirring more debate than most, a proposed trade that would send Jason Robertson to the Montreal Canadiens.

At just 25 years old, Robertson has already scored 168 goals in 374 NHL games, becoming a cornerstone alongside Miro Heiskanen and Jake Oettinger from Dallas’s impressive 2017 draft class.

Yet, as cap space tightens following the arrival of Mikko Rantanen and a long-term deal for Matt Duchene, Robertson’s future with the Stars has become a frequent topic in trade chatter.

Even Montreal-based writer Cimon Asselin is fueling the discussion with a recent article, where he suggested a deal that could make Robertson a Canadien, as seen in this detailed proposal.

Could the Dallas Stars afford to part with Jason Robertson amid salary cap constraints and Montreal’s bold offer?

Asselin’s hypothetical trade package includes Mike Matheson, Sean Farrell, and Montreal’s unprotected 2026 first-round pick, a high-value asset given the presence of top prospect Gavin McKenna in that draft class.

«It’s a steep price, but no one lands Jason Robertson on the cheap,» Asselin wrote, noting Montreal’s motivation to build around Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky.

From a Stars perspective, dealing Robertson would free significant cap space, but I think losing a player of his caliber would be a massive gamble, especially for a team built to contend now.

It’s hard to imagine Dallas weakening its top six unless the return is franchise-altering, and for many fans, that might not be enough.

I tend to agree on this one, the Stars would need more in return.

Still, these discussions show how valuable Robertson is on the market, and how much the Stars’ roster moves this summer have the rest of the league watching closely.