The Pittsburgh Penguins added two roster players in the big trade to bring in goalie Stuart Skinner and defenseman Brett Kulak in exchange for just one going on the door in goalie Tristan Jarry. That math means someone has to depart the Pens’ roster and the team announced it will be veteran defender Matt Dumba […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins added two roster players in the big trade to bring in goalie Stuart Skinner and defenseman Brett Kulak in exchange for just one going on the door in goalie Tristan Jarry. That math means someone has to depart the Pens’ roster and the team announced it will be veteran defender Matt Dumba who has been removed from the roster and will be going on waivers when the list comes out at 2pm today.
Dumba was acquired for Dallas over the summer, looking to drop his $3.75 million cap hit. Pittsburgh picked up a future second round pick for their troubles. Dumba had been rotating in and out of the lineup on the third pair, averaging 14:56 per game and scoring one goal and two assists over 13 contests. His results, much like his past few seasons, have not provided much among a rebound.
Should the 31-year veteran go unclaimed, he would join the long line of veterans like Danton Heinen and Ryan Graves that have been assigned to Wilkes-Barre this season. Both of those players have been recalled when injuries and their impressive AHL play have necessitated it. Dumba’s contract expires at the end of this season. Pittsburgh took him onto gain an extra draft pick but now need his roster spot to see if Kulak will add more to the lineup.
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