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Stars Move On from Dumba, Trade Veteran to Penguins in Youth-Focused Deal

by Savannah Huemoeller

FRISCO, TEXAS — The Mathew Dumba era in Dallas is over before it ever fully got going.

The Dallas Stars traded the 29-year-old defenseman to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, along with a 2028 second-round pick, in exchange for 24-year-old Vladislav Kolyachonok. The move signals a shift toward youth on the blue line for Dallas, just months after signing Dumba in free agency.

Dumba appeared in just one season with the Stars after spending a decade with the Minnesota Wild. Known for his physical play and booming shot, the veteran logged key minutes but never quite found his rhythm in Dallas’ system.

Now, he heads to Pittsburgh looking for a fresh start, while the Stars get younger with Kolyachonok — a 2019 second-round pick who skated in 35 games last season between the Penguins and Utah.

For Dallas, it’s a move about the long game — shedding a veteran presence to develop a potential future asset.

Hailing from sunny Carlsbad, CA, Savannah Huemoeller has spent the last nine years making her mark in the Texas sports scene. A die-hard sports enthusiast, she earned her Bachelor’s in Broadcast & Digital Journalism in 2018 and later an M.B.A. in Sport Entertainment Management in 2021—both from the University of North Texas (Go Mean Green!). Savannah has worked with some of the biggest names in Dallas-Ft. Worth sports, including the Cowboys, Stars, FC Dallas, and the Rangers. Whether she’s covering games, managing brands, or bringing the energy to live-game presentations, she’s always in the heart of the action. When she’s not immersed in the sports world, you can find her traveling, hitting up events, or spending quality time with her family.

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