Full Details of the Jake Guentzel Trade Revealed
The Carolina Hurricanes are shaking things up ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline. They've acquired forward Jake Guentzel from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
According to reports flying around, the Canes were eager to add more firepower to their offense and boost their chances of hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2024. In exchange for Guentzel, the Hurricanes are sending forward Michael Bunting packing as part of the deal. Bunting, who's had a solid first season with the Canes, was held out of Thursday's game against the Montreal Canadiens for "trade-related reasons."
Guentzel, a seasoned pro at 29, already has a Stanley Cup under his belt, winning with the Penguins back in 2017. He's known for his knack for finding the back of the net, with 13 playoff goals during that championship run.
Hurricanes Make Bold Move: Acquiring Jake Guentzel from Penguins
Sure, he's been dealing with a bit of an injury setback lately, but don't let that fool you. Guentzel has 22 goals and 52 points in 50 games this season with the Pens. And with the Hurricanes gearing up for a playoff push, they're banking on Guentzel to bring his A-game, and fix their hole at wing.
Guentzel won't be eligible to hit the ice for the Canes until after the trade deadline, thanks to being placed on long-term injured reserve by the Penguins. So, while fans eagerly await his debut in the red and black jersey, they can mark their calendars for Sunday's game against the Calgary Flames, kicking off a three-game homestand for the Hurricanes, which also includes the New York Rangers who were pushing hard for Guentzel.
With Guentzel's impressive track record including two 40-goal seasons and a career-high 84 points in 2021-22 � there's no doubt he'll be a valuable addition to the Hurricanes' lineup. So, stay tuned as the Canes gear up for an exciting stretch of hockey ahead!
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| POLL | ||
What's Your Take on the Hurricanes' Acquisition of Jake Guentzel? | ||
| I'm Excited | 115 | 25.6 % |
| I'm Scared for how good they'll be | 202 | 45 % |
| Don't like the move | 132 | 29.4 % |
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