Draft day continues to buzz.
The Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild are reportedly discussing a potential trade involving Oilers' center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for defenseman Matt Dumba or Jonas Brodin, according to Michael Russo of the Star Tribune.
Lots of steam today that #mnwild and #oilers could partner up tonight. Wild likely targeting Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers Brodin or Dumba
— Michael Russo (@Russostrib) June 24, 2016
Nugent-Hopkins is slotted in a busy Edmonton top six, and Minnesota has a surplus of young defensemen, making a potential deal a good fit for both sides.
Dumba, 21, is a restricted free agent, while Brodin, 22, is locked into a six-year deal at an annual cap hit of $4.16 million.
Selected first overall by the Oilers five years ago, Nugent-Hopkins has five more years on his current contract at a cap hit of $6 million.
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