# Dallas Stars roster and contract management > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dallas-stars-roster-and-contract-management > Updated: 2026-09-09T00:27:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Dallas Stars are managing their roster to maintain status as Stanley Cup contenders. A central focus of the team’s management involves star forward Jason Robertson, who recently signed a one-year, $12 million contract following a salary arbitration filing. This deal helped the organization avoid a prolonged negotiation process after Robertson declined a trade scenario involving the Seattle Kraken. General Manager Jim Nill has indicated that the team intends to seek a long-term extension with Robertson during the current season, identifying the March 1 trade deadline as a critical period for these discussions. Robertson is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2027, if a long-term agreement is not reached. The team’s roster continues to balance veteran players like Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin with a younger core including Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen, and Thomas Harley, supported by goaltender Jake Oettinger. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Dallas Stars maintain core roster amid Stanley Cup ambitions The Dallas Stars remain strong Stanley Cup contenders with a mix of veteran leadership and elite young talent, though long-term contract stability for stars like Jason Robertson remains a key focus. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dallas-stars-maintain-core-roster-amid-stanley-cup-ambitions ### 2026-09-05: Dallas Stars GM discusses Jason Robertson's contract future Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill aims to sign forward Jason Robertson to a long-term extension this season following his recent one-year, $12 million contract and a rejected trade to the Seattle Kraken. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dallas-stars-gm-discusses-jason-robertsons-contract-future --- Cite as: Dallas Stars roster and contract management. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dallas-stars-roster-and-contract-management