With the Chicago Blackhawks looking to move past their rebuilding phase and become a playoff contender again, a proposed trade idea from Heavy.com suggests a bold move: acquiring Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson in a blockbuster deal.
Proposed Trade Details:
• Chicago Blackhawks receive:
• Jason Robertson
• Dallas Stars receive:
• Connor Murphy
• Lukas Reichel
• 2026 first-round pick (via Florida)
• 2026 second-round pick (via Toronto)
• 2026 second-round pick (via Islanders)
In this hypothetical trade, Chicago would land Robertson—an elite winger and proven top-line scorer—while Dallas would gain depth and flexibility. The return package includes veteran defenseman Murphy, a young forward in Reichel, and three 2026 draft picks (none of which are originally Chicago’s).
Robertson, 25, is entering the final year of his four-year, $31 million contract and is a player whose name has surfaced in recent trade chatter. He scored 35 goals and 45 assists (80 points) across 82 games last season and has developed into a consistent offensive force.
What Dallas Gets in Return
The Stars, potentially facing cap constraints, would receive:
• Connor Murphy, a reliable second-pair defenseman on an expiring $17.6M contract, who tallied 19 points last season.
• Lukas Reichel, a former first-round pick (2020) who has yet to fully deliver on his potential but could see a bigger role in Dallas. He notched 22 points in 70 games last season.
• Three 2026 draft picks, which could be used to restock their pipeline or flipped for immediate help.
Blackhawks GM Confident in Direction
Despite another tough season (25-46-11), Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson expressed confidence that the rebuild is nearing its end. Speaking back in January, Davidson pointed to strong development across the organization, especially among young players, as a sign that the long-term plan is working.
“I’m probably more optimistic… seeing the years our young players are having throughout the organization,” Davidson said. “I wish we had more success at the NHL level, but it doesn’t diminish the progress we’re making on a big-picture level.”
Why Robertson Might Be Available
While Robertson remains a key player for Dallas, the team is reportedly facing salary cap pressures, and his name has emerged in trade rumors. NHL analyst Dan Rosen speculated there’s about a 50/50 chance Robertson is traded, depending on whether the Stars can (or want to) negotiate a new contract before he becomes a restricted free agent next summer.
Selected 39th overall in the 2017 NHL Draft, Robertson is a former NHL All-Star and has become one of the league’s more dynamic offensive players.
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Bottom Line:
If the Blackhawks want to fast-track their return to contention, acquiring a star like Jason Robertson could be the move that signals the end of their rebuild and the start of a new competitive era.
