BREAKING: Mathew Dumba to Sit Out Minnesota Wild’s Home Opener
Sep 17, 2013; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (55) looks on during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Xcel Energy Center. The Blue Jackets defeated the Wild 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
While not unexpected, it appears Minnesota Wild rookie defenseman Mathew Dumba will not make his NHL debut tonight.
Per Mike Yeo, defenseman Matt Dumba will not play tonight. #mnwild
— Joe Nelson (@JoeyBrainstorm) October 3, 2013
We’ll have more for you as the situation develops. In the meantime, I’ll be hopping on the KCFS 94.5 FM airwaves to host this morning’s Opening Night edition of “The Power Play” Hockey Talk Radio from 10-noon. To listen online, click here.
Scott will have the game preview up later today.
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