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The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba from the Dallas Stars along with a 2028 second-round pick in exchange for Vladislav Kolyachonok, taking on Dumba's $3.75 million cap hit. While primarily aimed at securing the draft pick, Dumba's potential as a gritty addition to the Penguins' defense and a possible trade asset at the 2026 deadline adds intrigue to the deal. Want More Context? 🔎

Canadian winger Jake Virtanen, 28, has signed a one-year contract with Slovak Extraliga club Dukla Michalovce after a stint in Germany with the Iserlohn Roosters, where he recorded 19 points in 46 games. A former sixth overall pick by the Vancouver Canucks, Virtanen's NHL career saw him accumulate 100 points in 317 games before his contract was bought out amid allegations he was later cleared of in 2022. Want More Context? 🔎

The Winnipeg Jets signed defenseman Dylan Samberg to a three-year contract worth an average annual value of $5.75 million, avoiding arbitration. The 26-year-old, who was a key player in the Jets' defense last season, will remain with the team along with other top defensemen through at least the 2027-28 season, leaving Winnipeg with $4.79 million in cap space. Want More Context? 🔎