Dallas, October 2, 2025
News Summary
The Dallas Stars have signed Antonio Stranges to a one-year, two-way contract ahead of the NHL season, while Jason Robertson’s final contract year heightens team expectations. Stranges’ recent AHL performance positions him as promising depth for the Stars, and Robertson’s upcoming restricted free agency will be influenced by his performance and recent market benchmarks set by other NHL contracts.
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Dallas Stars Prepare for New Season with Key Contract Signing and Rising Expectations for Jason Robertson
The Dallas Stars have made an early roster move ahead of the 2025-26 season and enter the coming NHL season with heightened focus on a high-profile contract situation. The team signed forward Antonio Stranges to a one-year, two-way contract, beginning in the 2025-26 season, while forward Jason Robertson, a Dallas Stars player, is entering the final year of his four-year contract averaging $7.75 million. League-wide contract activity and recent high-value signings are reshaping the market the Stars will navigate when considering a long-term extension for Robertson.
Key developments at a glance
- Antonio Stranges contract: The Dallas Stars signed forward Antonio Stranges to a one-year, two-way contract, beginning in the 2025-26 season.
- Jason Robertson status: Jason Robertson, a Dallas Stars player, is entering the final year of his four-year contract averaging $7.75 million; his performance this season will significantly impact his negotiation for a contract extension.
- Market context: Recent high-value NHL contracts, including an eight-year, $136 million deal and a $12 million per year signing, have shifted benchmarks for forwards league-wide and will influence Dallas’ approach.
- Local conditions: Current weather in Frisco, Texas: Sunny and very warm with a high of 91°F and low of 68°F, winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Most important details — the Stranges signing
The one-year, two-way deal for Antonio Stranges takes immediate effect for the 2025-26 season and adds forward depth between Dallas and its AHL affiliate. Stranges is 23 years old and had 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 55 games for the Texas Stars in the AHL. He ranked sixth in goals, assists, and seventh in total scoring on the Texas Stars last season and set career highs in multiple categories, including goals, assists, points, power-play goals (4), and game-winning goals (3).
Stranges also earned AHL recognition during the previous season by being named AHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 8 after scoring eight points (3 goals, 5 assists) in four games. In the Calder Cup Playoffs, Stranges contributed three points (2 goals, 1 assist) in nine games, helping the Texas Stars reach the Western Conference Final. Over his AHL career with the Stars, he has totaled 79 points (33 goals, 46 assists) in 138 regular-season AHL games with the Stars.
Contract picture and Jason Robertson’s looming negotiation
Jason Robertson enters a pivotal season as he approaches restricted free agency status. The Stars hold restricted free agency (RFA) rights for Robertson after this season, and the organization will evaluate his performance before entering extension talks. His recent form and durability are central to those plans; Robertson has a history of scoring over a point per game, totaling 168 goals and 394 points in 374 NHL games. He aims to improve upon his last season’s performance after missing training camp due to foot surgery.
Stars GM Jim Nill has communicated that the team has control over Robertson for two more years and that the timing and terms of any extension will depend on assessments made after the season. The Stars’ front office will weigh Robertson’s season-long production alongside broader market trends when determining next steps.
Market context and comparable contracts
Recent free-agent agreements around the league are affecting how the Stars and other teams establish value for top forwards. Kirill Kaprizov signed an eight-year, $136 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, setting a new benchmark for NHL forwards. Another top-line winger navigated multi-team negotiations and ultimately signed a $12 million per year contract with the Stars after a complicated negotiation process last season. These signings have lifted the ceiling for top forwards’ contracts and will be a consideration in Robertson’s future negotiations.
Front offices around the league, including Dallas’, are moving to complete signings before the season starts to avoid mid-season negotiations. As the NHL season approaches, contracts are being signed to avoid mid-season negotiations. Recent contracts in the NHL will impact the Dallas Stars and their upcoming signing decisions.
What comes next
Short-term, Antonio Stranges will add immediate organizational depth as the Stars prepare for training camp and roster decisions. Longer-term, Jason Robertson’s performance over the coming season will shape whether the team pursues a long-term extension and on what terms, while the changing market for elite forwards is likely to influence valuation and negotiation strategy. The Stars’ management will monitor Robertson’s return to full health and production before finalizing plans.
FAQ
What is the current weather near the Stars’ training area?
Current weather in Frisco, Texas: Sunny and very warm with a high of 91°F and low of 68°F, winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
What contract did the Dallas Stars recently sign?
The Dallas Stars signed forward Antonio Stranges to a one-year, two-way contract, beginning in the 2025-26 season.
What were Antonio Stranges’ statistics last season?
Stranges is 23 years old and had 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 55 games for the Texas Stars in the AHL.
What are Antonio Stranges’ career AHL totals with the Stars?
He has totaled 79 points (33 goals, 46 assists) in 138 regular-season AHL games with the Stars.
What is Jason Robertson’s contract status?
Jason Robertson, a Dallas Stars player, is entering the final year of his four-year contract averaging $7.75 million.
How productive has Jason Robertson been in the NHL?
He has a history of scoring over a point per game, totaling 168 goals and 394 points in 374 NHL games.
Do the Stars retain rights to Jason Robertson after this season?
The Stars hold restricted free agency (RFA) rights for Robertson after this season.
What has the team’s general manager said about control over Robertson?
Stars GM Jim Nill stated that the team has control over Robertson for two more years and emphasized the uncertainty in contract negotiations until they reassess after the season.
How have recent contracts around the league affected the market?
Kaprizov signed an eight-year, $136 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, setting a new benchmark for NHL forwards.
Was there another high-value signing that affects the market?
Mikko Rantanen signed a $12 million per year contract with the Stars after navigating complex negotiations with multiple teams last season.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Antonio Stranges contract | one-year, two-way contract, beginning in the 2025-26 season |
| Stranges age and last season points | 23 years old; 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 55 games for the Texas Stars in the AHL |
| Stranges career AHL totals with Stars | 79 points (33 goals, 46 assists) in 138 regular-season AHL games with the Stars |
| Jason Robertson contract status | Entering the final year of his four-year contract averaging $7.75 million |
| Jason Robertson NHL totals | 168 goals and 394 points in 374 NHL games |
| Market benchmark contract | Kaprizov signed an eight-year, $136 million contract with the Minnesota Wild |
| Notable recent signing | Mikko Rantanen signed a $12 million per year contract with the Stars |
| Local weather (Frisco) | Sunny and very warm with a high of 91°F and low of 68°F, winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph |
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