The Dallas Stars have traded the defenceman and a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft to the Pittsburgh Penguins for fellow blue-liner Vladislav Kolyachonok, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman confirmed Thursday.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Matt Dumba from the Dallas Stars in a trade. Find out what Dumba brings to the table.

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.