The Dallas Stars' season came to a close after a tough first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Wild, and now all eyes are on what moves General Manager Jim Nill might make this summer. According to The Athletic's Mark Lazerus, one bold option on the table could be trading star forward Jason Robertson while his value is at its peak.

Robertson, 26, is coming off another impressive campaign, having notched his third 40-goal season in the NHL. He's currently in the final year of a four-year, $31 million deal, which carries a cap hit of $7.75 million per season. This summer, he'll become a restricted free agent, meaning the Stars retain his rights but will need to either sign him to a new contract or match any offer sheet from another team.

Lazerus suggests that Nill might consider moving Robertson to restock the team's prospect pipeline and draft picks, especially after a disappointing early exit. "How high is Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill willing to go for his 26-year-old, three-time 40-goal scorer?" Lazerus wrote. "Could he look to move the pending RFA to restock his depleted prospect and draft pool?"

The analyst also floated the idea that Nill could explore trading veteran center Matt Duchene or injury-prone forward Roope Hintz. However, Lazerus noted that head coach Glen Gulutzan expects to have almost the exact same group back next season. "You also couldn't blame them if they wanted to run it back next season," Lazerus added. "They've been true contenders for the past four years and have nothing to show for it."

For Stars fans, the offseason just got a lot more interesting. Whether Nill opts to shake up the core or run it back with the same roster, one thing is clear: Dallas is at a crossroads, and the decisions made this summer could shape the franchise for years to come.