Penguins cut ties with $3.75 million veteran on eve of NHL playoffs
Pittsburgh is getting ready for an in-state matchup.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting ready for an in-state playoff matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers . Along the way there, they've gotten rid of a 31-year old defenseman. On Thursday, they placed Matthew Dumba on waivers, placing his $3.
75 million contract out there to be cleared off the books. #LetsGoPens D Matt Dumba has been placed on unconditional waivers. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 16, 2026 MORE: Maple Leafs' president brought AI trade pitches to deadline meetings Dumba played just 11 games this season for the Penguins.
He has spent much of the season with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. This move has to do with the NHL's altered playoff salary cap rules, as well as potential AHL playoff roster spots. The reality is that Dumba didn't become the player the Penguins hoped he could be for them, and he'll almost certainly go unclaimed and become a free agent.