RUMOUR: Top Free Agent Committed to Signing With Particular Team
At this stage in free agency, every unsigned big-name player has a reason. Whether it's for a better salary, better term, or in anticipation of joining their desired team, no player waits until August to sign.
For Matt Dumba, a Vancouver native, the situation seems to be the latter, with a keen preference to play for his hometown team.
Homeward Bound to Vancouver
According to insider sources, the primary reason behind Dumba's delay in signing during this free agency period is his ambition to ink a deal with the Vancouver Canucks.
The robust and offensive-minded defenseman enjoyed a fruitful tenure in Minnesota, making him a significant asset to any NHL team that secures his services. Given the current state of the NHL, Dumba will command a hefty salary - a financial challenge that the Canucks will need to creatively overcome.
Dumba might be willing to accept a lower salary to play for his hometown, but it remains to be seen whether Vancouver is as committed to Dumba as he is to them!
As Read on House of Hockey - Top Free Agent Will Only Sign With One Team
| POLL | ||
JUILLET 30 | 71 ANSWERS RUMOUR: Top Free Agent Committed to Signing With Particular Team Do you think Matt Dumba is a good player? | ||
| Yes | 31 | 43.7 % |
| No | 40 | 56.3 % |
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