The Dallas Stars avoided arbitration with superstar left winger Jason Robertson, signing him to a one-year, $12-million contract. The 29-year-old is now equal with Mikko Rantanen as Dallas’ highest-paid players. But the intriguing part of Robertson’s new contract is that, at the end of the contract, Robertson will be a UFA and will be one of the most pursued UFAs at this time next year.
Robertson now joins a slew of big-name UFAs next summer. And, in alphabetical order, here are eight other prominent UFAs in 2027. 1.
Jordan Binnington, G, St. Louis Blues Jordan Binnington is one of a few notable goaltenders set to be available next summer. By then, he’ll be approaching 34 years old, and he could be looking at what may be his last big contract. Binnington is a proven winner in terms of the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues and the 4 Nations Face-Off with Team Canada.
And just as the Toronto Maple Leafs were a high bidder for former Florida Panthers star netminder Sergei Bobrovsky this off-season, so too will a team take a chance on Binnington. He costs $6 million against the cap next season, and some team will pay him to be a tandem-mate next year. 2.
Sidney Crosby, C, Pittsburgh Penguins By far the most accomplished veteran on this list of UFAs, Sidney Crosby almost certainly will finish his Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Penguins. But Crosby will be 40 years old in August of 2027. So if the Penguins captain returns to action for the 2027-28 season, he’ll probably sign a one-year deal for the $8.7-million salary he’s agreed to since 2008-09.
That number is an internal ceiling for the Pens, and it’ll stay that way until Crosby retires. And although he deserves to make more than he’s made in his NHL career, Crosby admirably leaves money on the table in order to put together the strongest-possible Penguins team. Why Penguins' Sidney Crosby Extending His Career Will Only Strengthen His NHL Legacy Despite nearly being 40 years old, Pittsburgh Penguins icon Sidney Crosby has all-but-confirmed he isn't ready to retire anytime soon.
The Penguins captain is chasing hockey's all-time scoring legends, so what's in the future for one of the sport's living legends? 3. Alex DeBrincat, RW, Detroit Red Wings Alex DeBrincat posted 41 goals last season – the third time in his nine-year NHL career he’s hit that mark – and he set personal-bests in assists (44) and points (85) with the Detroit Red Wings this past year.
He’s currently making $7.875 million against the salary cap. If Robertson is worth $12 million in Dallas – and we’re likely to see that number rise exponentially on his next deal – then DeBrincat shouldn't be too far off. DeBrincat is in his prime at age 28, and while he’s bounced