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Penguins Waive Veteran Dumba, Shedding $3.75M Contract
17 Apr
Summary
- Penguins waived defenseman Matthew Dumba, releasing his $3.75 million contract.
- Dumba played only 11 games for the Penguins this season, mostly with their AHL team.
- The move relates to NHL playoff salary cap rules and potential AHL roster needs.
As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare for their playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers, they have made a significant roster move. On Thursday, the team placed defenseman Matthew Dumba, 31, on waivers, effectively removing his $3.75 million contract from their books.
Dumba's tenure with the Penguins was brief, as he only appeared in 11 games this season, scoring one goal and adding two assists. He spent a considerable amount of time with the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The decision to waive Dumba is tied to the NHL's adjusted playoff salary cap regulations and strategic roster management for potential AHL playoff participation.
This move indicates that Dumba did not fulfill the team's hopes for his performance. It is widely expected that he will go unclaimed and become an unrestricted free agent. Dumba has a career total of 85 goals and 176 assists over 748 NHL games, having previously played for the Dallas Stars, Arizona, Tampa Bay, and spending his first 10 seasons with the Minnesota Wild. His future in the NHL remains uncertain following this development.
