Minnesota Wild Trade Rumors: GM Bill Guerin rejected offers for two defencemen

The Minnesota Wild have been making headlines as one of the busiest teams ahead of the 2023 trade deadline. With multiple offers reportedly coming in for two of their defensemen, Matthew Dumba and Alex Goligoski, fans and analysts alike are wondering what the future holds for these players.

Dumba, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, has had a bit of a down year offensively, recording only 13 points in 60 games. However, Wild GM Bill Guerin is reportedly pleased with the way Dumba has been contributing defensively this season, and there's no word yet on whether or not contract extension talks are in the works.

Meanwhile, Goligoski has been in and out of the lineup this season but is still a valuable asset when it comes to puck movement and power play support. He does, however, have a no-movement clause, and it's unclear whether he was asked to waive it or how far trade talks have progressed. He has only four points in 30 games this season, but his best season came in 2013-14 with the Dallas Stars, when he scored 42 points.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Dumba and Goligoski, the Minnesota Wild are sitting pretty much in second place in the Central division and looks like they could make a serious run at the Stanley Cup this year. With a strong work ethic, solid defensive structure, and some timely goaltending, they could be a force to be reckoned with come playoff time.

It remains to be seen whether or not the Minnesota Wild will pull the trigger on any trades involving Dumba or Goligoski, but fans will be watching closely as the deadline approaches. Will the Wild make a move to bolster their roster for a playoff push, or will they stand pat and trust in their current squad to get the job done? Only time will tell.

Minnesota Wild 2022-23 season so far

The Minnesota Wild have had a successful 2022-23 NHL season so far. They have played 62 games and currently have a record of 35 wins, 21 losses, and six overtime losses. With 76 points, they are in second place in the highly competitive Central Division, just three points behind the division-leading Dallas Stars.

The Minnesota Wild have had a strong defensive season, allowing only 168 goals and posting a goal differential of +11. They've also been productive on offense, scoring 179 goals this season. They have 24 regulation wins in tiebreakers, which puts them in a good position in the standings.

Overall, the Minnesota Wild are in good shape to make the playoffs and have a successful postseason run. To achieve their goals, they will need to continue to play well and compete in the tough Central Division, but their performances this season have been promising.