Dumba is set to be waived by the Penguins on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba has made just 11 appearances for Pittsburgh this year in which he recorded one goal on seven shots, two assists and 16 hits while averaging 14:56 of ice time. With the addition of Brett Kulak in Friday's trade, it appears the 31-year-old Dumba is the odd man out for the Penguins and will likely be headed for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton if he clears waivers.

Dumba scored a goal and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba has two points over his last three outings, but that's a stretch that dates back to Nov. 14. The 31-year-old has done a fine job on the third pairing when he plays, but he's not the Penguins' top option for that role so far, with Connor Clifton getting a larger share of the playing time. Dumba has three points, five shots on net, 15 hits, 11 PIM and a minus-1 rating through eight outings this season.

Dumba logged an assist, two hits, four PIM and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

The helper was Dumba's first point in four appearances for the Penguins. The defenseman has added one shot on net, seven hits, three blocked shots and 11 PIM. He's not guaranteed to be in the lineup -- Dumba often sits when Harrison Brunicke plays, as both are right-shot defensemen. Dumba's fantasy value will remain minimal as long as he's in a part-time role.

Dumba and a 2028 second-round pick were acquired by Pittsburgh from Dallas on Thursday in exchange for Vladislav Kolyachonok.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba had a goal, 10 points, 60 PIM, 57 shots, 70 hits and 60 blocks in 63 regular-season appearances with Dallas in 2024-25. He's entering the second campaign of a two-year, $7.5 million contract, so Pittsburgh is receiving the draft pick as compensation for allowing Dallas to free up some much-needed cap space with this trade. Dumba used to be a top-pairing defenseman, and he recorded at least 20 points in seven straight campaigns from 2015-16 through 2021-22. However, he's fallen substantially in recent years, averaging just 15:18 of ice time last season and spending the entire 2025 playoffs as a healthy scratch. Dumba is celebrating his 31st birthday July 25, so a comeback isn't completely out of the question, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him start the season as part of Pittsburgh's third pairing unless the Penguins make further moves to their blue line over the summer.

Dumba notched an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba has chipped in three helpers over his last seven contests. He received top billing on defense Saturday with both of Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell out of the lineup for maintenance reasons. That's likely just rest ahead of the postseason -- when they return to the lineup, Dumba will move back down to a bottom-four role. He's produced 10 points, 53 shots on net, 60 PIM, 66 hits and 60 blocked shots over 61 appearances in his first year with the Stars.

Dumba recorded an assist, three blocked shots, two shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba helped out on Matt Duchene's game-tying goal at 2:34 of the first period. This ended a 10-game point drought for Dumba, who has hardly been consistent on offense throughout the season. The 30-year-old is at just eight points with 43 shots on net, 63 hits, 58 PIM, 57 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over 55 appearances. He remains on the third pairing and is unlikely to be consistent enough in any area to help most fantasy managers.

Dumba scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was Dumba's first of the year, getting the Stars within one of evening the score midway through the third period. They couldn't get the equalizer, but this is still a positive for Dumba, who has five points over his last 10 outings. For the season, the veteran blueliner has been limited to seven points, 34 shots on net, 54 hits, 46 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a minus-3 rating. He'll likely continue to occupy a third-pairing role.

Dumba logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba helped spark the comeback effort by assisting on Wyatt Johnston's goal to get the Stars on the board in the second period. The helper ended a five-game dry spell for Dumba. The defenseman is now at six assists, 32 shots on net, 52 hits, 44 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 43 appearances this season. He continues to play in a third-pairing role.

Dumba provided an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba has logged a helper in three straight contests. Prior to this stretch, he had been limited to just two assists in his first 34 appearances of the campaign. He's now at five helpers, 29 shots on net, 51 hits, 38 blocked shots, 35 PIM and a minus-1 rating through 37 outings. Dumba won't be a massive producer on offense, but a strong showing over the next week or two could allow the Stars to address other needs at the trade deadline, even with Miro Heiskanen (knee) out for weeks and Nils Lundkvist (shoulder) done for the season.

Dumba produced an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Dumba has a helper in each of the last two games after going 11 contests without a point. The 30-year-old defenseman remains in a bottom-four role, but he could move up the lineup if he builds some momentum. He's at four assists, 29 shots on net, 51 hits, 38 blocked shots, 35 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 36 appearances this season, so sustaining offense is likely to be difficult for him.