Observations:

January 2013 – He was sent back to junior with no games of NHL experience but did see a couple weeks’ worth of NHL practice with a solid NHL roster. Minnesota is currently just too deep on the back end to allow Dumba an opportunity at this point. Would not be surprised if he spends an overage year in junior due to this current organizational depth. Jason Banks

October, 2012 - Dumba is off to a strong start recording one goal and four points in as many games but also to note are his 17 penalty minutes - a statistic roto participants should take notice of. Brendan Ross

August 2012 - Quoted from Report Cards of Canada-Russia Challenge Article: Considering Dumba was knocked for his erratic play, you would never have guessed he was the same player based on his solid reliable showing in this four-game series. Mathew Dumba was excellent playing as a bottom pairing defenseman for the most part. He used his physicality as a tool defensively and not for entertainment purposes. Dumba was able to fire a few howitzers on net during his limited powerplay opportunities. Team Canada relied more on some of their veteran defensemen but fantasy owners should be pleased to see Dumba step up and show that he can play strong on both sides of the puck. That simple impression will earn him more ice time and shows that he could be trusted earlier than expected.  Brendan Ross

June, 2012 - Chuck Fletcher selects high flying defenseman, Mathew Dumba, 7th overall at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft

February, 2012 – The Red Deer Rebels Mathew Dumba has become well-known for his ability to line up opposing forwards and send them soaring with a thunderous bodycheck. Don’t overlook his impressive offensive game though as he has a knack for stepping up into the play, catching opposing defenders off guard. Has a special skill-set that permits him to make a breakout pass, deliver a bone-jarring hit and score a goal all during the same shift. John Canario

Fantasy Outlook: A
He’s a fearless, scoring rearguard but he needs to put on weight if he hopes to play as physically at the pro ranks.

Footage:

Dumba scores his first goal of the 2012-13 WHL season, and it's a beauty:

Mathew Dumba finds the net twice against the Tri-City Americans:

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Mathew Dumba statistics courtesy of Elite Prospects

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