Pittsburgh Penguins place defenseman on waivers hours after loss to Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have a decision to make, because an interesting name has just been placed on the NHL waiver wire.
Following the trade announced earlier today involving Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner, the Penguins have placed a defenseman on waivers.
It seems as though the Penguins had no choice.
A rugged veteran defenseman is placed on NHL waivers and the Montreal Canadiens will have a choice to make
Will Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton place a claim on Dumba?
"In a corresponding move, defenseman Matt Dumba has been designated non-roster for the purpose of being placed on waivers at 2:00 PM."
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Pittsburgh Penguins
It's an interesting decision by Pittsburgh!
"The Pens announce RHD Matt Dumba will placed on waivers today at 2 p.m. ET
Dumba, in the final year of a contract with a cap hit of $3.75 million, would be eligible to be assigned to WBS Pens if he were to clear waivers tomorrow afternoon."
- Tony Androckitis
Dumba, in the final year of a contract with a cap hit of $3.75 million, would be eligible to be assigned to WBS Pens if he were to clear waivers tomorrow afternoon."
- Tony Androckitis
Matt Dumba, 31 years old, is a rugged defenseman standing 6 feet tall and weighing 191 pounds. He was selected 7th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2012 NHL Draft (first round).
He has recorded 261 points in 748 career NHL games, including 85 goals, along with 558 penalty minutes. This season, Dumba has 3 points in 11 games with the Penguins. He once put up 50 points in 82 games with the Wild, and 22 points in 32 games, before injuries began to take their toll.
It's important to note that he is indeed a right-shot defenseman. Personally, I think he is better than Jayden Struble.
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics
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DECEMBRE 12|1552 ANSWERS Pittsburgh Penguins place defenseman on waivers hours after loss to Canadiens Which one is better, in your opinion? | ||
| Jayden Struble | 802 | 51.7 % |
| Matt Dumba | 750 | 48.3 % |
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