Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill says the team still hopes to sign forward Jason Robertson, who remains unsigned as a restricted free agent after the start of NHL free agency. Multiple reports note that Robertson is still in contract talks, with Nill stating the Stars have “no update” on his status and that he remains in contact with the forward’s representatives. According to the coverage, the Stars previously had a trade agreement in place involving Robertson, described as a homegrown player the team developed, but that deal is not finalized. Despite the earlier arrangement to move him, the Stars’ stated objective at the beginning of free agency is to retain and sign Robertson. The reporting indicates that as of Wednesday, Robertson has not signed an offer sheet or contract extension and remains at the restricted free-agent stage, leaving his next step dependent on the negotiations between his camp and the Stars. The situation remains unresolved, with the club continuing efforts to reach a deal rather than proceeding with an outcome that would send him elsewhere.