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Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba has retired from the NHL after 13 seasons with five franchises, ending a career that included 748 regular-season games and the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / October 9

Defenseman Mathew Dumba, 13-year NHL vet, retires at age 32

Veteran defenseman Mathew Dumba announced his retirement on Friday after 13 NHL seasons. A first-round selection (seventh overall) of Minnesota in the 2012 NHL Draft, Dumba played 10 seasons for the Wild.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Matt Dumba announces retirement from NHL after 13 seasons

Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Matt Dumba Announces Retirement

Defenseman Mathew Dumba has hung up his skates, according to an announcement from the NHLPA. Dumba played 13 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Three NHL players placed on waivers for April 16

On the final day of the 2025-26 regular season, a few players have hit the wire. The Pittsburgh Penguins placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on unconditional waivers on Thursday, while the Florida Panthers put forwards Noah Gregor and Nolan Foote on the wire as well.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 16

Penguins Place Matt Dumba On Unconditional Waivers

The Penguins placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purposes of terminating his contract, per PuckPedia. Since Pittsburgh’s regular season schedule has concluded, the pending unrestricted free agent won’t miss out on any pay.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Inside The Rink / February 2

AHL: Matt Dumba Named Player of The Week

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are gaining momentum after winning two straight games. On Sunday, they dominated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6–2. One night earlier, they handled the Syracuse Crunch with a convincing 4–1 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Penguins place defenseman Matt Dumba on waivers

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Matt Dumba on waivers on Friday for the purpose of reassigning him to the AHL. Dumba is being waived in the wake of the Penguins’ trade earlier today that send Tristan Jarry and Samuel Poulin to the Edmonton Oilers in exchanged for Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Penguins to place Matt Dumba on waivers

The Penguins have placed defenseman Mathew Dumba on waivers.

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Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / August 4, 2025

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / July 14, 2025

Penguins Not Done Making Trades

In the matter of just a couple of days, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been involved in a couple of big trades. First, the Penguins added veteran defenseman Matt Dumba, another veteran presence on the right side of the ice.

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Grading Matt Dumba trade between Stars, Penguins

The Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins have completed a trade in this NHL offseason. The Stars have traded Matt Dumba to the Penguins. This was a necessary trade for Dallas, but one that could have benefited both teams.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 10, 2025

NHL Notebook: Penguins acquire Matt Dumba from Stars in cap dump

As the Pittsburgh Penguins’ rebuild continues, the team acquired defenceman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick from the Dallas Stars on Thursday. The deal will see the Penguins send back to Dallas 24-year-old defenceman Vladislav Kolyachonok, while taking on the full $3.75-million cap hit Dumba carries.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 8, 2024

Coyotes Trade Matt Dumba to the Tampa Bay Lightning

The Arizona Coyotes continue to be sellers as they have traded defender Matt Dumba to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The trade was broken by Jordan Schmaltz who has been all over the Coyotes’ moves this week.

NHL News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / February 29, 2024

'I Talked To A Lot Of Teams, Toronto Wasn't The Only One': Coyotes' Matt Dumba Discusses Maple Leafs' Interest Last Summer, Why He Signed With Coyotes

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly on the hunt for another right-handed defenseman ahead of the March 8 trade deadline and Arizona Coyotes defenseman Matt Dumba certainly could help the club.

Utah Mammoth News / Burn City Sports / January 14, 2024

Coyotes D Matt Dumba ‘super excited’ about coming back to Minnesota

Returning to Minnesota to face his old team, Arizona Coyotes defenseman Matt Dumba is ecstatic to play against Wild tonight. Following a decade in St.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2023