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On YouTubeMinnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / July 10
4 Wild Candidates to Replace Dumba as Alternate Captain
After many years of rumors about Matt Dumba being traded, the Minnesota Wild have finally let him walk to unrestricted free agent (UFA) status and do not appear to have any way to bring him back with multiple teams reportedly interested in the 28-year-old, right-shot defenseman.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Examining the top remaining NHL free agents
Now that a full week has passed since the free agent market opened up on July 1, there are still quite a few quality players left on the market. Let's look at the best at various positions.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 7
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Sharks, Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, are the Arizona Coyotes the closest to signing defenseman Matt Dumba? Or, are the San Jose Sharks in the mix as well for the UFA?
Washington Capitals News / Last Word On Sports / July 6
NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals And Matt Dumba
The Free agency frenzy is done and over with. However, there are still key names on the open market. The groundwork has been laid by every general manager, but there is still more to do.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6
UFA D-Man Matt Dumba Being Pursued by the Arizona Coyotes
Matt Dumba, the 28-year-old defenseman, who has not signed with a team as of yet in free agency, has been generating considerable interest since the market opened a few days ago.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 30
Five best players available in NHL free agency
With a watered-down group of past-their-prime players leading the way, here are the five best free agents available.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / June 10
Wild Losing Defender & Leader with Dumba’s Departure
As the NHL’s free agency fast approaches, the Minnesota Wild have to be thinking about what’s next in terms of Matt Dumba and the hole he is going to leave behind.
Minnesota Wild News / Last Word On Sports / June 9
The Minnesota Wild Will Suffer With the Matt Dumba Contract Expiring
For Matt Dumba, being a defenseman on the Minnesota Wild has become a part of his identity. Drafted by Minnesota in 2012, Dumba has spent his entire National Hockey League career in the Wild’s red and green colours.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
Free agent focus: Minnesota Wild
The Wild again find themselves limited by cap space, making for an intriguing summer for the teams free agents.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / May 23
Wild 2022-23 Report Cards: Matt Dumba
To continue on with the Minnesota Wild defensemen report cards, next is fan favorite Matt Dumba. While he really struggled to find his game again this season, after the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline went by and it was clear he was staying put, he took a step in the right direction.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6
Wild facing uphill battle to re-sign longtime defenseman
One of the first cap casualties the Wild are anticipated to face due to the cost of those buyouts regards their blueline staple.
Minnesota Wild News / The Hockey Writers / May 4
Wild: 3 Potential Free-Agent Destinations for Matt Dumba
Matt Dumba is one of the top pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) defensemen set to hit the open market. As a result, he should garner plenty of interest this offseason.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 27
Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild Game 6 outlook, odds 4/28: Can Stars eliminate Wild?
The Dallas Stars will try to finish off their record-breaking Western Conference first-round series when they visit the Minnesota Wild for Game 6 on Friday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 24
Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars Game 4 prediction, pick for 4/25: Wild say 'Let's get physical'
The Dallas Stars aren't expecting the visiting Minnesota Wild to tap the brakes in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series on Tuesday night.
NHL News / OddsChecker / April 23
NHL best bets today: Dallas Stars vs. Minnesota Wild Game 4 prediction, pick, odds
Physicality and goal-scoring have been constant factors across the first three games of the Western Conference first-round playoff series between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 20
Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild Game 3 update, odds for 4/21: Can Roope Hintz stay on a tear?
The Dallas Stars hope Roope Hintz continues his scoring tear against the host Minnesota Wild in a pivotal Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday in Saint Paul, Minn.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 18
Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars prediction, pick for 4/19: Stars aim to even series after 2OT loss
The Minnesota Wild are scheduled to visit the Dallas Stars for Game 2 on Wednesday, two nights after Ryan Hartman scored in double overtime to lift Minnesota to a 3-2 win and cap the longest game in Wild history.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18
NHL Makes Decision On Dumba, Pavelski for Game 2 Unclear
After taking a big hit and landing face-first on the ice, Joe Pavelski is questionable for Game 2 versus the Minnesota Wild. A late hit by the Wild defenseman on Pavelski was immediately given a 5-minute major, then reviewed by officials a changed to only a two-minute minor penalty for roughing.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 18
Wild's Matt Dumba will not face supplemental discipline for hit
The Minnesota Wild scored an impressive overtime victory over the Dallas Stars last night, but some wondered whether they would lose a key defenseman for the next matchup.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 18
Want blood for Matt Dumba’s hit on Joe Pavelski? Here’s why you won’t get it
It was eerily ironic to see the "Pavelski rule" work against Pavelski’s team four years later on Monday night after Dumba knocked Pavelski cold with a devastating hit behind Minnesota’s net in the third period.
NHL News / Sportsnaut / April 18
Watch: Minnesota Wild player lays out Joe Pavelski with barely legal hit in Game 1 versus Stars
Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba’s hit on Stars forward Joe Pavelski took the spotlight during the opening night of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1. Watch the impactful hit here.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 18
Stars' Joe Pavelski hurt on high hit from Wild's Matt Dumba
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski was helped off the ice in the second period of Monday's Western Conference playoff opener against the Minnesota Wild after taking a high hit from Wild defenseman Matt Dumba.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 25
Wild’s Matt Dumba among trade deadline’s top boom/bust assets
Looking toward the trade deadline, let's focus on Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 20
Do the Minnesota Wild trade Matt Dumba?
Matt Larkin and Steven Ellis welcome Daily Faceoff President Frank Seravalli to the guest seat as Seravalli talks about potential trade targets and what the latest is surrounding Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19
Matt Dumba Healthy Scratch Sparks “Wild” Trade Rumors
As per Michael Russo of The Athletic, “Matt Dumba will be a healthy scratch tonight. Hockey decision, not injury. Wild head coach Dean Evason noted to the media of his chat with Dumba about the decision, “We had a real good meeting.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / January 19
Minnesota Wild healthy scratch Matt Dumba for tonight’s game
The Minnesota Wild have announced that defenseman Matt Dumba will be a healthy scratch for tonight’s game versus the Carolina Hurricanes.
Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19
Wild make Matt Dumba healthy scratch vs. Hurricanes
The right-shot defenseman is in the final season of a five-year, $30M contract that was signed by Minnesota’s former management group.
Minnesota Wild News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10
Two Canadian Teams Showing Interest in Wilds’ Matt Dumba
Despite being in third place in the Central Division, the Minnesota Wild have been rumored to be shopping defenseman Matt Dumba around as of late, and according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, two Canadian teams are showing interest.
NHL News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / October 29
Wild lose in Detroit; Dumba shot hits Luff in the face
Kirill Kaprizov's goal 88 seconds into the game was all the Minnesota Wild could muster in a 2-1 loss to Detroit Saturday night in the Motor City. The loss ends the Wild's four game points streak while the Red Wings snapped their three-game losing streak.
Minnesota Wild News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / October 27
Wild, Sens fight 8 seconds into game; Dumba gets decked
Eight. That's how many seconds ticked off the clock before Minnesota's Brandon Duhaime got into a fight with Ottawa's Austin Watson Thursday night. Eight is probably generous since they got tangled just seconds after the first puck dropped and a few more seconds passed before the officials blew their whistles. Who won the fight?
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / September 16, 2020
Report: Wild 'actively shopping' defenseman Matt Dumba
The 26-year-old right-shot defenseman has three years remaining on his five-year, $30 million deal. The 2020-21 season could be Minnesota's last shot to trade him.
Minnesota Wild News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2020
Wild's Matt Dumba disappointed NHL did not cancel games to protest Blake shooting
Several other players voiced similar sentiments to Dumba, including San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane and Colorado Avalanche's Nazem Kadri.
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