The New York Rangers may be preparing for major offseason moves, and one fan-generated trade pitch has sparked buzz. Using PuckPedia’s PuckGM simulator, a user proposed a blockbuster deal that would send Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson to New York.
Proposed Trade:
To Rangers:
Jason Robertson
To Stars:
Brennan Othmann
Gabe Perrault
Braden Schneider
Zac Jones
2025 second-round draft pick
This hypothetical five-player swap would bring the Rangers a top-tier forward in Robertson, who’s entering the final year of a four-year, \$31 million contract. Known for his offensive production, Robertson notched 35 goals and 45 assists for 80 points over 82 games last season and would immediately bolster New York’s top line.
In exchange, Dallas would receive a package of promising young talent and a draft pick. Othmann, a 2021 first-rounder, has yet to find consistent footing in the NHL, while Perrault, taken in the first round in 2023, is still developing. Schneider, a physical, top-four defenseman, would be a key piece for Dallas, and Jones, a restricted free agent, could add depth or be moved again. The package is rounded out with a 2025 second-round selection.
Robertson on the Trade Block?
Following their Western Conference Final exit, the Stars may be contemplating big roster changes. Multiple insiders, including Frank Seravalli of *DailyFaceoff*, report that Robertson is available, pointing to questions about his future with Dallas given his up-and-down season and looming contract negotiations. Seravalli emphasized that while Robertson’s second half of the year was elite, the Stars may not be willing — or able — to meet his next contract demands under their cap constraints.
Rangers Open to All Possibilities
After missing the playoffs, the Rangers are reportedly open to reshaping their core. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, general manager Chris Drury is entertaining a wide range of possibilities this offseason, signaling a willingness to consider substantial changes. With only \$8.42 million in cap space available, any major acquisition would require strategic roster and salary cap maneuvering.