Value of: Matt Dumba

[Reddwit]

Does Minnesota re-sign him? His offense is way down over the past 3 years - does he take a pay cut? $6M+ feels really heavy for Dumba these days.

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[AKL]

I don't think the Wild sign him long term. My hunch is he takes a 1 year deal around 4-5M with a team that'll give him some PP time so he can try to raise his value for one more longer term contract.

 

[Bond]

I don't think the Wild sign him long term. My hunch is he takes a 1 year deal around 4-5M with a team that'll give him some PP time so he can try to raise his value for one more longer term contract.

I think if there is a team that offers him term starting with a 5 or 6 he takes it. The one year redemption contracts haven't turned out good so far.

 

[AKL]

I think if there is a team that offers him term starting with a 5 or 6 he takes it. The one year redemption contracts haven't turned out good so far.

Maybe not, but I don't really see a team offering him much term with a dollar value starting with 5 or 6 (especially 6).

Maybe it's more likely he signs a 2-3 year deal at 5-5.5.

 

[Bond]

Maybe not, but I don't really see a team offering him much term with a dollar value starting with 5 or 6 (especially 6).

Maybe it's more likely he signs a 2-3 year deal at 5-5.5.

He that bad now? I haven't watched him but thoguht someone would give him that deal for sure

 

[Djp]

Does Minnesota re-sign him? His offense is way down over the past 3 years - does he take a pay cut? $6M+ feels really heavy for Dumba these days.

Some idiot gm might such an offensive Dman for $6M+.

Maybe not, but I don't really see a team offering him much term with a dollar value starting with 5 or 6 (especially 6).

Maybe it's more likely he signs a 2-3 year deal at 5-5.5.

try 2-3 yrs about $3.5M or so. As a PP specialist.

 

[AKL]

He that bad now? I haven't watched him but thoguht someone would give him that deal for sure

He's not bad, he's just not that good. He's aggressively average. Doesn't really stand out in any aspect, but plays at a middle pairing level. Prone to making some boneheaded plays but it's not like he's making them constantly, they come and go.

I'm kinda just spitballing here because it's really hard to gauge his value. I just know I wouldn't want to give him any more than 6, and I'd be weary about giving him too much term. But maybe there's a GM out there who would (looking at you Chuck Fletcher).

try 2-3 yrs about $3.5M or so. As a PP specialist.

He hasn't played much on the PP since his injury, so I'm not sure how you could paint him as PP specialist.

 

[Bond]

He's not bad, he's just not that good. He's aggressively average. Doesn't really stand out in any aspect, but plays at a middle pairing level. Prone to making some boneheaded plays but it's not like he's making them constantly, they come and go.

I'm kinda just spitballing here because it's really hard to gauge his value. I just know I wouldn't want to give him any more than 6, and I'd be weary about giving him too much term. But maybe there's a GM out there who would (looking at you Chuck Fletcher).



He hasn't played much on the PP since his injury, so I'm not sure how you could paint him as PP specialist.

Is he still physical? Just seems like the type of guy a GM will over pay

 

[AKL]

Is he still physical? Just seems like the type of guy a GM will over pay

He is still physical, but I wouldn't call him a bruiser. Doesn't shy away from any physical play at all, but usually doesn't go hunting for it either. Occasionally he will make a big hit and you'll think "damn I wish he'd do that more often".

 

[BonMorrison]

I bet Ottawa signs him to replace Hamonic.

 

[Prairie Habs]

If he goes with a 1 year deal to up his value for a longer one he should learn from klingberg. A cheap deal with a good team is probably better in the long run then a bigger dollar amount on a trash team.

 

[MNRube]

Some idiot gm might such an offensive Dman for $6M+.

try 2-3 yrs about $3.5M or so. As a PP specialist.

He’s not even on PP2. His game is more defensive now. Been very solid the last 30 games or so, even in the games without Brodin.

Very good chance someone gets a steal at a bargain contract. His style can be ugly but is largely very solid

 

[57special]

He’s not even on PP2. His game is more defensive now. Been very solid the last 30 games or so, even in the games without Brodin.

Very good chance someone gets a steal at a bargain contract. His style can be ugly but is largely very solid

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He goes on stretches where he makes inexplicable decisions, but his skating and shot are well above average. Top pairing tools, and capable of playing top pairing minutes. With Brodin out recently, Dumba has been a big reason that MN has still been one of the best defensive teams in the league.
He is of average size, but is a bit of a physical freak. Can, and does hit, but I would argue that he, and most defenders, are better off angling and closing down players rather than going to the big hit, which is certainly in Dumba’s DNA. Is quite feisty, always one of the first to stick his glove in someone’s face. Decent middleweight fighter, but you really don’t want guys like that fighting much, as they are more valuable on the ice. Most of his injuries have come from fighting or body checks initiated by him.

I believe his offense is still there to a certain extent, but is merely not highlighted on a team that is extremely structured, and defensively oriented.

I think some team gives him 4 x5-6M. Protects themselves by not giving him full term. He should be a solid addition, in his unique, up and down way. If he will re-sign for something like 2x4M( all they can afford due to cap penalties)to stay in MN, then I think that they will keep him. That’s a lot of money to ask him to give up, though.

His mistakes can drive me crazy, but was just at a game for the first time in a long time, and both his skating and shot speed were definitely well above average. Some Dmen make less mistakes, but that’s partly because they don’t have the speed to get to the puck in the first place.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

I don't think a 28 year old that can point to being 1/2 of one of the better goal suppression pairings in the NHL is going to take a prove-it contract. He can just look across the lockerroom now and see the downside.

I'm guessing it'll be a 5-6 year x $5-$6 million deal.

 

[Mrfenn92]

5 to 6 years $5-6.5 million aav

 

[GOilers88]

If he wanted to bet on himself he could take the one year route a la Barrie and go to Edmonton on a cheaper deal. Would likely ensnare some GM into giving him a multi year deal after pumping his numbers.

Of course the fear is always that GM would then be Holland. But I feel like he'd be an upgrade on Ceci whom I do like.

 

[LTIR]

5 to 6 years $5-6.5 million aav

He isn't worth this anymore

 

[AKL]

If he wanted to bet on himself he could take the one year route a la Barrie and go to Edmonton on a cheaper deal. Would likely ensnare some GM into giving him a multi year deal after pumping his numbers.

Of course the fear is always that GM would then be Holland. But I feel like he'd be an upgrade on Ceci whom I do like.

I think this is a good fit if Edmonton could make the money work. Dumba is far from the offense-only player some people still think he is, he would help that defense. I think Edmonton would need to move Ceci and/or Kulak to make it work though.

 

[Mrfenn92]

He isn't worth this anymore

Maybe not but I think he gets close to it

 

[GOilers88]

I think this is a good fit if Edmonton could make the money work. Dumba is far from the offense-only player some people still think he is, he would help that defense. I think Edmonton would need to move Ceci and/or Kulak to make it work though.

I think they could move both Ceci and Kulak if Dumba was willing to go that route. Definitely wouldn't hate it for the Oilers, think it would be a decent upgrade. But I think he'll get term somewhere as it is.

 

[Menzinger]

Some GM seems likely to give up 5 x 5+ mil

 

[ThatGuy22]

I'm guessing his salary starts with a 4.

Despite what others say, his shot is gone. Hasn't been the same since he tore his pec. He doesn't even attempt slap shots anymore. Gets beat out by Brodin for PP time.

 

[Forge]

Who gets the bigger contract, Dumba or Severson?

 

[Chardo]

Wish he was a shortstop. Box score would be epic.

 

[TehDoak]

He’s not even on PP2. His game is more defensive now. Been very solid the last 30 games or so, even in the games without Brodin.

Very good chance someone gets a steal at a bargain contract. His style can be ugly but is largely very solid

If this is the case, he's exactly what Buffalo needs. Someone steady-ish to play with Power.