MAJOR: Insider Confirms Imminent Jake Guentzel Trade
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Two NHL insiders have confirmed that a Jake Guentzel trade is set to take place for Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Insiders Confirm Guentzel Trade Set To Take Place Tomorrow
NHL insiders Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston are both reporting a potential trade involving Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.
Sources say the Penguins are hoping to have a trade in place for Jake Guentzel by tomorrow evening. Pittsburgh is open to quality over quantity in return, but would like a 1st, young NHL player, plus prospects. Flexibility comes in the calibre of prospect or roster player.
The expectation is that Guentzel will be dealt by the #pens as a rental. It doesn't sound like potential acquiring teams have shown much interest in trying to work out an extension as part of the trade.
The expectation is that Guentzel will be dealt by the #pens as a rental. It doesn't sound like potential acquiring teams have shown much interest in trying to work out an extension as part of the trade.
Both Dreger and Johnston state that Penguins GM Kyle Dubas anticipates finalizing a trade involving Guentzel by tomorrow evening, which is two days before the NHL's trade deadline.
Guentzel is arguably the biggest trade chip in play and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman recently reported that multiple teams have expressed interest in acquiring the talented winger.
Guentzel, aged 29, earns $6 million annually on his contract, which is set to expire this upcoming offseason. He's expected to be a rental player after being moved.
Stay tuned for more updates.
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| Vancouver | 120 | 37.2 % |
| Vegas | 44 | 13.6 % |
| Carolina | 67 | 20.7 % |
| Other | 92 | 28.5 % |
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