Matt Dumba is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman playing for the Dallas Stars in the NHL as of 2024. Born on July 25, 1994, he was selected seventh overall by the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, where he spent his first ten seasons. Dumba played junior hockey with the Red Deer Rebels and briefly for the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Dumba started skating at three and later moved with his family to Calgary, Alberta, where he played minor hockey with the Crowchild Minor Hockey Association. Dumba also attended the Edge School for Athletes, playing in the Canadian Sport School Hockey League during the 2009–10 season.
How much does Matt Dumba make a year?
Matt Dumba will earn a base salary of $4,000,000 for the 2024-25 season. His contract with the Dallas Stars carries an average annual salary of $3,750,000, with a cap hit of the same amount. He is under a two-year fully guaranteed $7,500,000 contract with the Stars as per Spotrac.
| Year | Age | Cap Hit | Annual Cap % | League Cap | Base Salary | Cumulative Cash |
| 2024-25 | $30 | $3,750,000 | 4.26% | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | $31 | $3,750,000 | 4.26% | $3,500,000 | $3,500,000 | $7,500,000 |
How much of Matt Dumba’s contract is guaranteed?
Dumba is under a two-year contract with the Dallas Stars for$7,500,000, and the full amount is guaranteed. His cap hit will be $4,000,000 as per Spotrac.
Matt Dumba's career earnings
Mathew Dumba has earned $41,320,568 over his 10-year NHL career as of the 2024 season. With his current two-year contract with the Dallas Stars, he is set to earn an additional $7.5 million, bringing his total projected career earnings to $48,820,568 by the end of the 2025 season as per Spotrac.
Matt Dumba's contract history
Mathew Dumba, an ice hockey defenseman has had multiple contracts throughout his career. He started with the Minnesota Wild and is currently signed with the Dallas Stars. Here's a breakdown of his contract history per Spotrac:
| Years | Team | Contract Length | Total Value | Signing Bonus | Average Annual Salary | Free Agent Status |
| 2012-2015 | Minnesota Wild | 3 years | $4,900,000 | $277,500 | $1,633,333 | 2016 (RFA) |
| 2016-2017 | Minnesota Wild | 2 years | $5,100,000 | N/A | $2,550,000 | 2018 (RFA) |
| 2018-2022 | Minnesota Wild | 5 years | $30,000,000 | N/A | $6,000,000 | 2023 (UFA) |
| 2023 | Arizona Coyotes | 1 year | $3,900,000 | N/A | $3,900,000 | 2024 (UFA) |
| 2024-2025 | Dallas Stars | 2 years | $7,500,000 | N/A | $3,750,000 | 2026 (UFA) |
FAQs on Matt Dumba Contract
A. Matt Dumba has signed for two years with the Dallas Stars.
A. Matt Dumba scored zero goals in the 2023-2024 season.
A. Matt Dumba was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and grew up in Calgary, Alberta.
A. Matt Dumba is a professional ice hockey defenseman in the NHL.
