Robertson Takes Stars to Arbitration in Messy Contract Standoff

Jason Robertson's decision to file for arbitration signals a breakdown in negotiations between one of Dallas' most talented forwards and the front office. The Stars have been unable to reach a long-term deal with their restricted free agent, leaving both sides headed to a hearing to settle the dispute. This kind of acrimony rarely ends cleanly, and it raises questions about whether Robertson's future in Dallas is as secure as the organization hoped when they drafted him.