Matt Dumba, former defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, is enjoying his new start with the Arizona Coyotes. He has become a leader on and off the ice for his new team and feels refreshed by the new challenge. Dumba caught up with reporters to discuss his time in Minnesota, his life in Arizona, and the possibility of returning to the Wild. He also mentioned his friendship with Jonas Brodin and shared some anecdotes about their time together.
It wasn't too long into a chat with Matt Dumba when he asked about buddy Jonas Brodin. "How's 'Jimmy' doing?" Enjoyed catching up with former #mnwild defenseman in Arizona. On his tackle of @RHartzy18 at wedding, his fresh start w @ArizonaCoyotes + more https://t.co/kUax1u8uIa
It hasn’t taken long for Matt Dumba to become for Arizona what he was previously for the Wild: A leader on and off the ice. Dumba said he’s been “refreshed” by his new challenge. "It’s been fun." More, with @joesmithnhl ⤵️ https://t.co/xFqLqwWojW
From Minnesota way to Desert Dog, Matt Dumba on leaving the Wild and a 'fun' new challenge @JoeSmithNHL headed to AZ to work on some stories with one of them being a catch-up with somebody the #mnwild miss https://t.co/47l5cPhRrg
Sat down w/ Matt Duchene to dissect some game film He walked me through a full 56-second shift from Monday, explaining: — Looking to create odd-man rushes — How he plays in the defensive zone — His moves in tight spaces — His on-ice vision — Much more 👇🏽 https://t.co/dwJpbrdFVl
Spent some time around Matt Dumba in Arizona. Caught up with former #mnwild defenseman on his swan song summer in Minnesota, his life out west + fresh start with @ArizonaCoyotes. Would he consider returning? https://t.co/kUax1u8uIa https://t.co/9a2zWjEPwX