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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
NHL Trade Rumors: Penguins fleece Stars in Matt Dumba deal, land 2028 draft pick in salary dump move
Penguins fleece Stars in Matt Dumba trade to secure 2028 draft pick (Getty Images) The Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok. This move helps the Stars manage their salary cap, acquiring a younger player. The Penguins gain a veteran blueliner and a valuable future draft asset. Penguins fleece Stars in Matt Dumba trade to secure 2028 draft pick In the unpredictable world of professional hockey, team executives often play a high-stakes game of chess, intriguing players and draft picks to gain an advantage. Recently, as the Dallas Stars decided to part ways with seasoned defenseman Matt Dumba, along with a 2028 second-round draft selection, a notable swap occurred, sending them to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In return, Dallas welcomed younger blueliner Vladislav Kolyachonok into their ranks. This strategic exchange appears to be a clear move by the Stars to soothe some financial burden. Dumba, currently in the final year of a substantial two-season agreement, carried a significant financial commitment. The Stars were evidently "eager to rid themselves of the veteran defenseman's contract," especially given their 'win-now mode' and need for cap relief. On the other side of the ledger, Pittsburgh's general manager, Kyle Dubas, is proving himself a shrewd operator. He "sure knows how to take advantage of teams when they're dealing with salary-cap issues." By taking on Dumba's remaining contract, the Penguins secured a crucial long-term asset in the 2028 second-round pick, even with his 'declined' performance in recent seasons. This aligns with Dubas's detectable pattern of acquiring future draft capital by accommodating other teams' salary constraints. As the commentary noted, "With all due respect to Dumba, this is all about the second-round pick." This mirrors past moves where Dubas embraced what "some deem as bad contracts in the short term to add solid future assets," like the accession of Kevin Hayes and Cody Glass. For the Penguins, Dumba's arrival offers immediate defensive depth, particularly if they proceed with potential trades involving other key defensemen. While Dumba 'might not be the player he once was,' he remains 'a reasonably solid NHL player' whose presence can only aid a defensive corps currently enduring struggles. Also Read: NHL rivalry twist: Danii Prokhorov says Islanders stole him from Rangers in bold pre-draft prediction Furthermore, should the team face difficulties this season, Dumba could become "another asset that could be flipped," providing further flexibility. Meanwhile, Dallas integrates Kolyachonok, a potential talent claimed by Pittsburgh earlier on waivers, now offered with an opportunity to grow within a new system. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
NBC Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick
DALLAS — The Stars traded Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh in a swap of defensemen Thursday, with Dallas getting Vladislav Kolyachonok while sending a 2028 second-round pick to the Penguins. Dumba never had an impact after signing a $7.5 million, two-year contract in free agency last year. He was a healthy scratch for all 18 playoff games as the Stars lost in the Western Conference final for the third consecutive year. The 30-year-old Dumba had one goal and nine assists in 63 games during the regular season. It was the fewest goals for Dumba since scoring one in 13 games as a rookie with Minnesota in 2013-14. Dumba has 258 points (84 goals, 174 assists) in 737 games over 12 seasons. Pittsburgh will be his fourth team in three seasons after he spent the first 10 years of his career with the Wild. Kolyachonok played for the Penguins and Utah last season, recording seven points (two goals) in 35 games. The 24-year-old's career began in 2021-22 when the Utah franchise was in Arizona. He has 14 points (four goals) in 74 career games.
San Francisco Chronicle
5 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick
DALLAS (AP) — The Stars traded Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh in a swap of defensemen Thursday, with Dallas getting Vladislav Kolyachonok while sending a 2028 second-round pick to the Penguins. Dumba never had an impact after signing a $7.5 million, two-year contract in free agency last year. He was a healthy scratch for all 18 playoff games as the Stars lost in the Western Conference final for the third consecutive year. The 30-year-old Dumba had one goal and nine assists in 63 games during the regular season. It was the fewest goals for Dumba since scoring one in 13 games as a rookie with Minnesota in 2013-14. Dumba has 258 points (84 goals, 174 assists) in 737 games over 12 seasons. Pittsburgh will be his fourth team in three seasons after he spent the first 10 years of his career with the Wild. Kolyachonok played for the Penguins and Utah last season, recording seven points (two goals) in 35 games. The 24-year-old's career began in 2021-22 when the Utah franchise was in Arizona. He has 14 points (four goals) in 74 career games. ___
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The Stars traded Matt Dumba to Pittsburgh in a swap of defensemen Thursday, with Dallas getting Vladislav Kolyachonok while sending a 2028 second-round pick to the Penguins. Dumba never had an impact after signing a $7.5 million, two-year contract in free agency last year. He was a healthy scratch for all 18 playoff games as the Stars lost in the Western Conference final for the third consecutive year. The 30-year-old Dumba had one goal and nine assists in 63 games during the regular season. It was the fewest goals for Dumba since scoring one in 13 games as a rookie with Minnesota in 2013-14. Dumba has 258 points (84 goals, 174 assists) in 737 games over 12 seasons. Pittsburgh will be his fourth team in three seasons after he spent the first 10 years of his career with the Wild. Kolyachonok played for the Penguins and Utah last season, recording seven points (two goals) in 35 games. The 24-year-old's career began in 2021-22 when the Utah franchise was in Arizona. He has 14 points (four goals) in 74 career games. ___ This story has been corrected. Pittsburgh gets a 2028 second-round pick in the trade, not Dallas. ___ AP NHL:
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Dallas also gets draft pick
Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — 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. Dumba never had an impact after signing a $7.5 million, two-year contract in free agency last year. He was a healthy scratch for all 18 playoff games as the Stars lost in the Western Conference final for the third consecutive year. The 30-year-old Dumba had one goal and nine assists in 63 games during the regular season. It was the fewest goals for Dumba since scoring one in 13 games as a rookie with Minnesota in 2013-14. Dumba has 258 points (84 goals, 174 assists) in 737 games over 12 seasons. Pittsburgh will be his fourth team in three seasons after he spent the first 10 years of his career with the Wild. Kolyachonok played for the Penguins and Utah last season, recording seven points (two goals) in 35 games. The 24-year-old's career began in 2021-22 when the Utah franchise was in Arizona. He has 14 points (four goals) in 74 career games. ___ AP NHL:
