For those of you tired of the countless Dylan Larkin rumors, I bring good news. We are not talking about the Detroit Red Wings Captain in this post. Therefore, you are relieved from the Larkin rumor mill and can go home to rest. You've earned it.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
Instead, I have a different proposal for you. I have a home run swing that comes from the great state of Texas. With the news that Jason Robertson signed a one-year, $12 million deal to stay with the Dallas Stars, it's only fitting to look at the optics of getting the superstar winger to Las Vegas.
Look, I get it. These little bits of speculation can be soooo annoying. Like, when is something going to happen between both sides? C'mon man.
Besides, Robertson's next contract will be ungodly. We're talking about a deal that will go north of his newly signed $12 million deal. Will anybody take on players like Tomas Hertl or Adin Hill in the offseason to take on Robertson's salary?
Everyone saw what happened with Dorofeyev's new seven-year, $77 million deal. That was too much to deal with, especially for a player specialized in the power play. Therefore, McCrimmon said no thanks to a potential deal and traded him to the New York Rangers.
However, Robertson isn't Dorofeyev. In fact, he's miles better than the Russian winger. The stats show how dynamic Robertson is and why he should be worth a shot from McCrimmon.
Why Kelly McCrimmon must go big-game hunting for Jason Robertson in his next home run acquisition
Remember when I talked about the value of Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner's deals? It was based on the premise of point shares, showing how much better Eichel and Marner were defensively than Dorofeyev. Well, that point share comparison applies here, too. The difference? Offensive point shares (stats from 2025-26).
Player | Offensive Point Shares | Defensive Point Shares | Total Point Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Robertson | 9.0 | 2.8 | 11.9 |
Pavel Dorofeyev | 5.8 | 1.8 | 7.6 |
Mind you, Robertson outscored Dorofeyev in other metrics, including goals (45 for Robertson, 37 for Dorofeyev) and assists (51 for Robertson, 27 for Dorofeyev). But the point shares show that investing roughly $12 million or more is better suited for a player like Robertson.
You don't spend money on a power play merchant who solely feasts on sniping opportunities from the point. Don't get me wrong: Dorofeyev excels in this aspect. But so does Robertson, as proven by his 15 power play goals last season.
The ironic part about a Robertson deal is how much cap space would be open
Yes, you read that right, dear reader. In 2027-28, the Golden Knights will have roughly $35 million in cap space to work with, per PuckPedia. That leaves plenty of room for a splashy move and for Mark Stone to come back. Heck, you can even throw in William Karlsson if he takes on a team-friendly deal.
Considering that you'd have your defensemen group mostly intact for another season, that would make much easier. Sure, you might look at a goaltender since Carter Hart is an unrestricted free agent by that time (and you should for the short term). However, the upcoming prospects can ease the burden for the Golden Knights' future.
All of this leaves room for a Jason Robertson blockbuster signing to happen. Fans will remember when Alex Pietrangelo was brought in as the much-needed 1D. Believe it or not, this situation calls for a home run shooting winger. What better person for the job than Robertson?
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