At the 2024 trade deadline the Pens made a huge decision trading Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes in the last hours. Guentzel, who had been a key player for the team and helped them win the Stanley Cup, didn't want to leave.
Despite his loyalty after being drafted by the Penguins in 2013, new General Manager Kyle Dubas chose to trade him, which came as a wake-up call for Guentzel.
The trade didn't just affect Guentzel. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was also visibly upset and, when asked what message the trade sent.
Guentzel has since signed a big contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, where he'll join stars like Victor Hedman and Nikita Kucherov in their pursuit of another Stanley Cup. It's unclear why Pittsburgh was so eager to move on from him, especially since he wanted to stay long-term. All eyes will be on him when he returns to Pittsburgh during the regular season.
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27 SEPTEMBRE | 224 ANSWERS Jake Guentzel buries the Pittsburgh Penguins once again in new interview Will Jake Guentzel win another Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning? | ||
Yes | 18 | 8 % |
No | 206 | 92 % |
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