Penguins actually need Jason Robertson to get $15 million in salary arbitration with Stars

Mar 3, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images If Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars make it to their salary arbitration hearing without any other developments first, it actually could help the Pittsburgh Penguins.Robertson could be given a salary number bigger than the Stars have the cap space for. In that scenario, the persistent Penguins could get their payoff.Pittsburgh GM Kyle Dubas has wanted Robertson for a while now, but he's been rebuffed as Dallas tries to keep its star forward.The arbitration process could actually work in the Penguins' favor.“I know Dubas is determined to get him. From what I’m told, that has not ch