Stars and Robertson in Delicate Dance Over Contract Future

Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars are trying to find common ground, but the team is already exploring what life might look like without him. This is the kind of negotiation that gets messy fast - when both sides are talking but one side is also shopping alternatives, trust erodes quickly. The Stars' willingness to look elsewhere suggests they're prepared to walk away, which could force Robertson's hand before the situation becomes irreparable.