Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba expected to hit free agent market
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba is not expected to re-sign with the Lightning, to hit the free agent market on July 1st.
Right after the trade between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning reuniting Ryan Mcdonagh for a pair of draft picks, the likelihood of Matt Dumba resigning with the Bolts practically resulted in a percentage of zero.
Dave Pagnotta has confirmed our thesis with his tweet announcing that the former long tenured Minnesota Wild defenseman will be hitting the market.
Somewhat obvious after the #GoBolts acquired Ryan McDonagh, but I've confirmed TB will not be bringing RD Matt Dumba back. He will hit the UFA market July 1.
Dumba, signed a one year deal with the Arizona Coyotes last summer, which he eventually got dealt to the Tampa Bay Lightning in March during the NHL trade deadline. The defenseman put up a disapointing two points in 18 games with the Bolts, a reasonable statline given the cheap price they payed for him.
At 29 years old, Dumba can still play hockey and provide a veteran prescence to a team in need such as the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks or the Nashville Predators.
Perhaps a team looking for a right hand defenseman like the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs can make the rounds aswell.
More details to come.
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MAI 28 | 134 ANSWERS Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba expected to hit free agent market Would you give Matt Dumba more than 3 million on his next contract? | ||
| Yes | 30 | 22.4 % |
| No | 104 | 77.6 % |
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