A veteran defenseman with 13 seasons of NHL experience has retired, ending a career that spanned five teams, including stints with the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, and Pittsburgh Penguins. Drafted in 2012 as the seventh overall pick, he became a steady presence in the league before concluding his playing days. The announcement came through the NHL Players’ Association, marking the end of a journey that began with his selection by the Wild. Fans and analysts will reflect on his contributions across multiple franchises as he moves on from professional hockey.

Defenseman Mathew Dumba has hung up his skates, according to an announcement from the NHLPA. Dumba played 13 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, and Pittsburgh Penguins. His professional career began in 2012 when the Wild selected him with the seventh overall pick of that summer’s draft. Dumba […]