Blockbuster NHL trade idea sends Jason Robertson to Vegas

Could nan Dallas Stars really waste and acquisition guardant Jason Robertson?

It sounds ludicrous, particularly coming disconnected different Western Conference Finals appearance, but B/R Open Ice reported that Robertson could beryllium connected nan waste and acquisition marketplace this offseason.

Should nan Stars look to clear up headdress space, Robertson, who is group to make $7.75 cardinal this twelvemonth earlier becoming a restricted free agent, would garner important league-wide interest.

One squad that is ne'er acrophobic to push their cards successful and propulsion disconnected a seismic woody is nan Vegas Golden Knights. Here is what that waste and acquisition could look like:

Golden Knights receive: F Jason Robertson

Stars receive: F Pavel Dorofeyev, D Brayden McNabb, 2027 1st Round Pick

Dorofeyev, a 25-year-old winger, had his breakout run pinch 35 goals and 17 assists arsenic a top-six guardant for Vegas. He is not rather Robertson offensively aliases defensively, but would fresh successful seamlessly pinch this Dallas squad that loves puck possession and would use from different fantabulous shooter.

He besides has 1 twelvemonth near connected his $1.835 cardinal statement and would thief explain nan Stars' headdress situation.

McNabb whitethorn beryllium getting older, but he was still a ruthless protect defenseman successful his age-34 season. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, he plays nan dense crippled basal for playoff success. McNabb besides has 3 years remaining connected his $3.65 cardinal statement and could brace pinch either Miro Heiskanen aliases Thomas Harley successful a top-four pairing.

Finally, Vegas whitethorn beryllium reluctant to sacrifice yet different first-rounder, considering they already moved their adjacent 2 first-round picks. 

However, Robertson, who has 151 goals and 197 assists complete nan past 4 seasons and 320 games, is simply a durable game-changer up beforehand who could propel nan Golden Knights backmost into nan Stanley Cup conversation.