Posts About "Matt Dumba"
4 Jets Trade Targets to Help the Blue Line
July 30th, 2020 Following a quiet trade deadline, Winnipeg Jets' general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff and company are preparing for what promises to be a busy offseason. After the stunning departure of former number one defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, the Jets blue line was reduced to nothing but a revolving door of depth players, late-offseason pickups,...
Matt Dumba: Injury, Luck or Outlier?
July 20th, 2020 The Minnesota Wild have an interesting case in defenseman Matt Dumba, and an examination of his 2018-19 campaign is vital in determining whether or not it could have been an outlier. Could there have been factors such as deployment, systems or just pure luck that played into the sharpshooting defenseman being on pace for over 30 goals...
Canucks' Trade Options for Brock Boeser
July 15th, 2020 Days after THW's own Matthew Zator listed Brock Boeser as a potential trade piece, Vancouver Canucks' Twitter was set on fire over the weekend as reports emerged that the team is exploring the possibility of trading the forward. https://twitter.com/DhaliwalSports/status/1281698093281542146?s=20 One of the reasons the team is...
Maple Leafs Need Projected Salary Cap Increase
March 11th, 2020 After general manager meetings wrapped up in Boca Raton last week, teams are looking forward to Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly's announcement of the projected salary cap increase which is said to be in the range of $84 million to $88.2 million. Related: Maple Leafs - Whipping Boys of the Past Decade With the current salary cap at...
2020 NHL Trade Deadline: Fisher’s Big Board of Bait
February 19th, 2020 It is a sellers’ market and the prices are steep. That is evident, based on the deals to date. Teams wanting to upgrade ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline are going to pay a premium, especially for players with term. See Blake Coleman. Even the rentals — from top-six wingers like Tyler Toffoli to bottom-pairing defenders...
Top Hurricanes Trade Targets to Fill Hamilton Void
February 15th, 2020 The Carolina Hurricanes aren’t doing horribly without defenseman Dougie Hamilton, but they do miss him. At a relatively mediocre 5-3-1 since Hamilton’s mid-January injury, the ninth-place Hurricanes are staying alive in the playoff race, but just barely. Reports have consequently emerged, saying they would consider moving one of...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Ducks, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, More
February 13th, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Edmonton Oilers and their willingness to spend on trade rentals, clarification from Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin on his “quitter” comments, and buzz that the Anaheim Ducks are only willing to move certain pieces. How serious is Shea Weber's injury and have the Maple Leafs...
Wild Have More Pieces to Sell
February 12th, 2020 After a blockbuster deal that sent Jason Zucker to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin has made his expectations clear to his roster: “I can promise you this: If there is quit, there will be more trades,” Guerin said after acquiring Alex Galchenyuk, prospect Calen Addison and a lottery-protected...
Dumba Scores OT Winner as Wild Beat Blackhawks 3-2
February 5th, 2020 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Matt Dumba scored with 2:39 remaining in overtime to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. Kevin Fiala scored twice for Minnesota and Alex Stalock made 27 saves. Dumba snapped a 33-game goal-scoring drought with his fourth of the season as the Wild won for the second...
4 Potential Maple Leafs Trade Rumors: All Involve Kapanen
January 25th, 2020 Will the Toronto Maple Leafs trade the best single trade chip the team has – Kasperi Kapanen? If hockey insiders are right in their speculations, he's gone – gone – gone. It’s just a matter of when and for whom. Related: Maple Leafs’ Rasmus Sandin Has Little Choice But to Become a Star But will he really be traded? In...
NHL Rumors: Wild, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Blackhawks, More
January 23rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Toronto Maple Leafs and their continued search to improve their defense, this time leading them to conversations with the Minnesota Wild. Also with the Wild, it sounds like the Pittsburgh Penguins are calling, but on who? There are questions in Chicago about whether or not they're...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Wild, Oilers, Flames, More
January 17th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, we have confirmation the Toronto Maple Leafs have inquired into the availability of a New York Rangers goaltender. What is the asking price? The Minnesota Wild are ready to make trades and an interesting defenseman is available. Finally, are the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames looking for the exact same...
Minnesota Wild: Reasons for Optimism after Slow Start
October 10th, 2019 After the first week of the NHL season, the Minnesota Wild are in a familiar spot – not enough shots, not enough goals, not enough wins, and significantly fewer games played than the most of their division rivals. Although the Wild were badly beaten in their first two games and are currently at the bottom of the Western Conference...
