NHL Trade Rumors: Hurricanes linked to blockbuster deal for Jason Robertson to fix playoff struggles

After another disappointing end to their postseason run, the Carolina Hurricanes are reportedly looking to shake things up in a major way. Falling short in the Eastern Conference Final once again, the franchise appears ready to make a bold move that could finally push them over the hump—and Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson may be the high-impact player they target.

Jason Robertson emerges as top trade target for Hurricanes' aggressive offseason

According to NHL writer Adam Gretz of Bleacher Report, the Hurricanes are a prime candidate to land the All-Star winger in what could be another massive trade with Dallas. “Just months after the Hurricanes and Stars completed a blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen, let's put them together for another blockbuster involving Robertson...” Gretz wrote. He noted that Carolina is well-positioned with valuable first-round picks, two of which came from Dallas in the earlier Rantanen deal.

Now, with Robertson reportedly available on the trade market, the timing may be perfect for Carolina to strike. The 24-year-old forward notched 35 goals and 45 assists this past season—numbers that make him a legitimate game-changer for any playoff contender.

Hurricanes have assets and motivation to land a star scorer

Carolina's front office is armed with both the draft capital and young talent needed to complete a deal of this magnitude. The team’s struggles in the Conference Finals have become a frustrating trend, despite consistent regular-season dominance and a deep roster.

But their inability to find a true offensive catalyst in critical moments has been glaring.Adding a versatile player like Robertson, who excels both as a scorer and facilitator, could bring the offensive firepower Carolina has lacked when it matters most. His ability to produce under pressure and elevate teammates might just be the "missing piece" to a Cup-caliber roster.

With Dallas rumored to be open to dealing Robertson, a potential trade with Carolina makes strategic sense. As Gretz pointed out, “This could be an opportunity for Dallas to get one of [their first-round picks] back, while also adding some serious young talent into the organization.”Also Read: NHL Rumors: Connor McDavid’s Stanley Cup Final struggle may be pushing him toward changeThe groundwork is already laid from the previous Rantanen deal, making this a plausible follow-up. If the Hurricanes can seal the deal, fans in Raleigh may finally see a team built not just to contend—but to win it all.