Roster Move

Veteran defenseman Matt Dumba retires from NHL after 12 seasons

Defenseman Matt Dumba has retired from the NHL following a 12-season career that included stints with five different franchises and 748 total games played.

Headshot of Matt Dumba

What Happened

Defenseman Matt Dumba has concluded his NHL career, announcing his retirement on Friday. The 32-year-old blueliner skated in 748 regular-season games throughout his 12 seasons in the league. Over his tenure, Dumba accumulated 85 goals and 176 assists for a total of 261 points. He spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Wild from 2013 to 2023, where he made eight playoff appearances and earned the King Clancy Memorial Trophy during the 2019-20 season. Following his long stint in Minnesota, Dumba played for the Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and most recently the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he appeared in 11 games last season.

Key Details

  • Announced retirement on Friday
  • Played 12 NHL seasons
  • Skated in 748 career games
  • Recorded 261 total points
  • Won the King Clancy Award in 2019-20
  • Played 11 games for Pittsburgh last season

Sources

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