​Will Penguins Trade for Jason Robertson? Why Pittsburgh Should (And Shouldn’t) Add Stars Winger originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Penguins 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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Stars winger could be on the move with a looming July 25 salary arbitration hearing potentially serving as a deadline for a trade. With the clock ticking in Dallas, Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas may be ready to pull the trigger.According to a July 8 report from The Athletic’s Josh Yohe, there 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.The Penguins are trying to maximize the remaining years of the Sidney Crosby era. Placing Robertson, who is 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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith the Stars reportedly trying — and failing — 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.)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.The decision ultimately comes down to the player. As Yohe noted, 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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’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. How much would he want Dubas to put on the table?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.Yes, Robert