India, June 26 -- While this summer's NHL unrestricted free-agent class lacks many game-changing names, the restricted free-agent market and trade discussions have become the main attraction ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. One of the biggest names at the center of the buzz is Jason Robertson, whose future with the Dallas Stars has become a major talking point.

According to a report, the Stars and the Seattle Kraken had reportedly agreed to a trade that likely would have included the No. 7 overall pick in Friday's draft. However, the move fell through after Robertson declined an eight-year contract extension reportedly worth $15 million per season, bringing the proposed deal to a halt.

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