Ottawa Senators
· 2026-06-25
The Ottawa Senators are making a serious push for Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson, one of the league's most dynamic offensive players, after trading away Brady Tkachuk.
Ottawa received four draft picks, including the No. 9 overall selection, in the blockbuster trade with the Panthers.
The Senators are reportedly exploring ways to use those assets in another major move, with insider David Pagnotta revealing their interest in Robertson.
Robertson is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, seeking $13-14 million annually, while the Stars have a ceiling of around $12 million.
The Senators could present him with a significant offer sheet if a trade cannot be ironed out.
The report has sparked reactions across the hockey world, with some analysts welcoming the idea of Ottawa pursuing Robertson.
The Everyday Sens channel is firmly in favor of an aggressive approach, suggesting the Senators could still add more to their core.
And NHL writer Jim Biringer highlighted the potential chaos of the offseason if Ottawa pursues the offer-sheet route.
The Senators are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a 44-27 record, on a W1 streak, after losing 2-4 to the Carolina Hurricanes on April 25, 2026.
Ottawa's core is headlined by Tim Stützle, and adding Robertson would represent a dramatic shift in identity.
The Senators would be replacing some of the grit and emotion lost with Tkachuk's departure with one of the NHL's elite young scorers.
But the aggressive approach is clear, and the Senators are willing to take risks to improve their team.
So the question is, will Ottawa ultimately land Robertson, and what will be the consequences of their pursuit.
The answer will have to wait, but one thing is certain, the Senators are making a big push for Jason Robertson.