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1. Guentzel is a huge name in hockey, a star attacking winger in his prime, with 50 points in 47 games this year. He’s 29 and will be an Unrestricted Free Agent this summer. He’s also got a 12-team no-trade list on his current contract. Edmonton may well be on that list. If so, Guentzel would have to agree to come here. The thought of a Stanley Cup run might well be enough of an enticement to do so, but you never know.

2. Guentzel is a Penguin by trade. Given that the city’s prospects of winning the Stanley Cup are still alive in the latter years of the Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang era, it is difficult to believe the organization won’t find a way to resign the player. At the trade deadline, is the franchise that bought 33-year-old Erik Karlsson this past summer suddenly looking to sell? Well.

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Of course, Guentzel could agree to be traded to Edmonton, go on that adventure, then sign again with Pittsburgh in the summer. It’s hard to imagine that the Oilers could ever conjure up the cap space to sign him. It’s not impossible, no, but hard to imagine.

3. Guentzel #15 is listed as a trade target on TSN. Guentzel is ranked #25 on The Daily Faceoff’s own list, which states: “Guentzel is not in play just yet. This aging core deserves every inch of runway that general manager Kyle Dubas can find to try and get in. If not, and even with Sidney Crosby seemingly going back in time, it appears they will miss for a second straight spring, Dubas will be forced to make the most of his time in exchange for a top-tier scoring winger. Before the deadline, Guentzel would quickly rise to the top of the rental trade chip market, so it’s important to keep an eye on him.
4. Pittsburgh has three games remaining against Detroit and four remaining against Philadelphia, but they are still five points shy of a wildcard place. Pitt’s destiny will be decided in the upcoming weeks. It must proceed on a run. Could they transfer Guentzel out if not? It’s been all the talk in Pittsburgh, as I mentioned. “In a perfect world, the Penguins would like to give Jake Guentzel a new contract,” writes Josh Yoshe of The Athletic. Everything hinges on Guentzel’s readiness to provide the Penguins a reasonably mutually beneficial contract. (Manager Kyle) Dubas acknowledges Guentzel’s brilliance. I’ve been informed that Dubas isn’t scared to deal Guentzel, despite the fact that Sullivan and Crosby would rather see him remain in Pittsburgh. If Dubas accepts aMatt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes: “Dubas hasn’t revealed anything about the star winger despite his recent suggestion that he could speak with Guentzel’s agent during the All-Star break. But, Guentzel would probably be the greatest and most sought-after player on the market if he decides to put him up for sale in the upcoming weeks.With his ability to score, his ability to make stealthy plays, and his reputation in big games, he might bring in a first-round pick and possibly a premium prospect for the Penguins. or perhaps a few talented NHL players who are still under contract.
5. I can see Edmonton going all-in and trading a first round pick for Guentzel, plus a top prospect, but I doubt Edmonton would pull the trigger if that top prospect is Philip Broberg. That would be too much for GM Ken Holland to pay for a rental. But any other prospect in the Oilers system? Or a couple of them? Yes, I could see that happening.

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