It seems as though Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba has been on the trade block for years on end. Now, rumors are once again starting to build up regarding the 2012 seventh overall pick. TSN’s Darren Dreger reported on "Insider Trading" that both the Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers have shown interest in Dumba, who is a pending unrestricted free agent.
Both teams still have playoff aspirations and are desperately trying to add defensive depth. Dumba’s offensive production has taken a step back this season, as he’s recorded just 11 points in 39 games. It’s a far cry from his 50-point campaign in 2017-18, as injuries have mounted up.
The Senators seem to have a larger hole of the two teams mentioned on the right side, but they do sit further out of playoff positioning than the Oilers do. With the Wild solidly in playoff positioning, they would undoubtedly be looking for roster players in return for the 28-year-old Dumba.
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