Jason Robertson discusses Olympic snub and his contract-year situation

Jason Robertson was not named to Team USA's Olympic hockey roster and is continuing a strong NHL season while entering a contract year.

It has been nearly two weeks since Jason Robertson learned he would not be on the United States Olympic hockey roster for Milan. Robertson is one of the NHL's leading goal scorers and his omission drew public discussion from fans and hockey insiders. He is having a strong season for the Dallas Stars and is playing through a contract year. Team and club officials say roster construction and role fit were factors in selection decisions. Key points: - Team USA did not include Jason Robertson on its announced 25-player Olympic roster. - Robertson leads U.S. players in the NHL with 55 points this season, and has 27 goals so far. - The Dallas Stars have seven players going to the Olympics, including Jake Oettinger for the U.S. - Robertson is in the final season of a four-year, $7.75 million average annual value contract; general manager Jim Nill says talks with the player’s agent are ongoing but no new deal has been reached. Summary: The omission prompted surprise and public support for Robertson, but team officials defended their selections by noting role needs and roster balance. Robertson has responded by staying productive on the ice during a contract year. Contract negotiations between the player’s camp and the Stars remain unresolved. Undetermined at this time.