Stars trade Matt Dumba to Penguins in swap of defensemen as Pittsburgh also gets draft pick. Dumba never had an impact after signing a $7.5 million, two-year contract in free agency last year.

The Stars traded Matt Dumba to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a swap of defensemen Thursday, with Dallas getting Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2028 second-round pick.

The Dallas Stars face crucial offseason decisions to maintain competitiveness, potentially parting ways with underperforming veterans. Matt Dumba's defensive impact fell short of expectations, while Ilya Lyubushkin's limited presence may not justify his roster spot.