Robertson's Stars Deal: When Re-Signing Feels Like a Foregone Conclusion

Jason Robertson is making it clear that his return to Dallas was never really in doubt, and the way he's framing the re-signing tells you everything about his comfort level with the Stars organization. When a star player says there was "no surprise" to staying put, it usually means the front office and player were always on the same page about the future. This kind of smooth negotiation is the opposite of the drama that typically surrounds big-money deals in July.