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While my feelings on the Duclair trade are still mixed, this trade has me quite satisfied.
I haven't watched Dumba much the last 2 years, it appears as if he's taken a step back offensively.
However this is a great trade for Tampa. Julien paying next to nothing to acquire a guy who is an instant upgrade to our damaged top 4. A right handed, 2 way, veteran defensemen who can move the puck and hold his own. This trade finally addresses our biggest hole, the blueline. Even if he's only a rental, Dumba makes us more competitive and takes some serious strain off the younger defensemen we currently have in our lineup. Raddysh, Perbix, Crozier, Lilliberg. For that reason alone this trade is a win.