FRISCO, Texas — Young 40-goal scorer Jason Robertson He is likely to miss training camp. Dallas Stars The team and the restricted agent have not reached an agreement to a new contract.
Jim Nill, the general manager of Nill, said Wednesday that they have been in steady, ongoing negotiations for the past couple weeks with Robertson (and his representatives). Nill would not say why the sides haven’t reached a deal but said there had been “very positive discussions.”
The Stars and Pete DeBoer, their new coach, will hold camp Thursday in Cedar Park (Texas), at the home of their AHL hockey team. The Stars will spend three days there before they return home Monday night to begin their exhibition opener. They will open the regular season at Nashville on Oct. 13.
Before the team left for Austin, Nill stated that he was disappointed that he wasn’t at camp. It’s crucial for a younger player, and as you mention, the (new] coaching staff. We do have some time to spare, but we want him to get there as soon and as quickly as possible.
Robertson’s base salary was $750,000 for the last season of his $2.775m, three-year contract. Robertson has five years left before he can become an unrestricted, free agent.
Soon after last season’s end, the left wing was 23 years old. He had 38 assists and 41 goals for 79 points in his games. Robertson was joined by Mike Modano, Hockey Hall of Famer. Jamie Benn Tyler Seguin As the only 40-goal scorers for the franchise since 1993 when it moved to Dallas.
Robertson, a Stars second-round draft pick in 2017, has 125 points (58 goal, 67 assists) from his 128 NHL matches. In his first postseason action, he had one goal and three assists against Calgary.
DeBoer indicated that he was looking forward to the opportunity to coach Robertson, but that Robertson’s absence would not change his plans for camp.
DeBoer stated, “It doesn’t impact what you’re doing.” “Listen, I was awakened at night by the excitement of coaching Jason Robertson. 40+ goals in my mind, but he’s not here. You know what? I won’t be able to spend much energy until he arrives.
Nill stated that the Stars are open for Robertson to be extended or given a bridge contract. Robertson was part of the Stars’ top line last year with veteran players. Joe Pavelski Roope Hintz. Their combined total of 232 points was the most in franchise history for a trio.
“We are open for anything. However, other than that… Nill said that she is not going to negotiate through media. “As I stated, we have had positive conversations. We’ll watch to see what happens.”