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Matt Dumba Retires Following 13 NHL Seasons
The 32-year-old defenseman concludes his career after playing 748 games across five teams and earning the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
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Career Path
Matt Dumba is retiring after 13 NHL seasons. The defenseman began his career with the Minnesota Wild, who selected him with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2012 NHL draft. He remained with that club for his first 10 seasons before moving on to other opportunities.
Team Stops and Final Year
Dumba suited up for the Arizona Coyotes in 2023 before a midseason move to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He later played one season with the Dallas Stars and appeared in games for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2025-26, recording a goal and two assists while spending much of the year with their AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barr/Scranton.
Notable Achievement
During his career Dumba earned the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his leadership and community contributions. He finished with 85 goals and 176 assists in 748 regular-season games along with five goals and 10 assists in 54 playoff contests.
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