NHL trade tracker: Stars trade Matt Dumba
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Mathew Dumba was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins by the Dallas Stars on Thursday for Vladislav Kolyachonok. Pittsburgh also received a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
In their tweet praising Dumba’s speech on Saturday, the Wild and the NHL didn’t use the phrase that Dumba so clearly emphasized. Black Lives Matter. The #mnwild is proud of @matt_dumba .
The Stars traded Matt Dumba to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a swap of defensemen Thursday, with Dallas getting Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2028 second-round pick.
The Dallas Stars face crucial offseason decisions to maintain competitiveness, potentially parting ways with underperforming veterans. Matt Dumba's defensive impact fell short of expectations, while Ilya Lyubushkin's limited presence may not justify his roster spot.