Jason Robertson has no interest in revisiting the massive contract offer he turned down from the Seattle Kraken.
On July 21, 2026, Robertson agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract with the Dallas Stars, avoiding a scheduled salary arbitration hearing. The deal also brought renewed attention to Seattle’s humongous offer.
Jason Robertson Dodges Questions About Seattle’s $120M Offer
The Kraken reportedly offered Robertson an eight-year, $120 million contract at the NHL Draft, worth $15 million annually. The deal would have made him the second-highest-paid player in the NHL.
Despite that massive offer, Robertson ultimately rejected the contract to remain with Dallas.
Coming off a 45-goal, 96-point season, Robertson was reportedly seeking a long-term contract worth around $14 million annually from the Stars. Instead, he settled for a one-year deal worth $12 million. That decision naturally led to questions about why he turned down Seattle’s reported offer.
Robertson, however, made it clear that he has no interest in discussing the past.
“Everything in the past, and what happened from then to now, doesn’t matter anymore. We just want to focus on having a great summer and coming into camp ready to go and try to win a Cup,” Robertson said.
Robertson’s decision could ultimately come down to more than money.
Seattle finished sixth in the Pacific Division with 79 points during the 2025-26 season and was not viewed as a serious Stanley Cup contender. Dallas, meanwhile, has established itself as a perennial playoff team.
At 27 years old, Robertson is entering the prime of his career. Rather than taking the biggest possible contract and potentially spending his best years on a rebuilding team, he appears to have prioritized staying with a legitimate contender.
Jim Nill spoke today on Jason Robertsons’ new one-year deal. pic.twitter.com/FCKYXZsaz5
— DLLS Stars (@DLLS_Stars) July 22, 2026
By refusing to revisit the Seattle offer, Robertson also avoided reopening a decision that has already been made.
Dallas Deal Could Be Just The Beginning
The one-year contract gives both Robertson and the Stars some short-term flexibility.
Robertson gets $12 million for the upcoming season, while Dallas avoids immediately committing to a long-term contract worth $14 million or more.
The two sides can begin discussing a contract extension on January 1, 2027.
The Stars also have a major financial change coming next summer, with Tyler Seguin’s $9.85 million cap hit set to come off the books, which gives Dallas significantly more room to negotiate a long-term deal with Robertson.
For now, Robertson appears content with the agreement he reached.
He turned down Seattle’s reported $120 million offer, signed a one-year deal with Dallas, and has made it clear that he wants to focus on one thing: winning the Stanley Cup.
