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Stars Trade Dumba to Penguins for Kolyachonok

7/12/2025

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In a strategic move, the Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Vladislav Kolyachonok. This trade not only addresses Dumba's recent struggles—averaging just 15:18 minutes per game and sitting out the playoffs—but also positions Dallas for better cap compliance heading into the 2025-26 season.

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Story summary

In a strategic move, the Dallas Stars have traded defenseman Matt Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Vladislav Kolyachonok. This trade not only addresses Dumba's recent struggles—averaging just 15:18 minutes per game and sitting out the playoffs—but also positions Dallas for better cap compliance heading into the 2025-26 season.