After trading for Guentzel from the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this season, Carolina paid a steep price: Michael Bunting, three prospects, and two conditional draft picks. Now, they not only have his skills on the ice but also his signing rights.
If a team wants to sign Guentzel before he hits the free agent market on July 1st, they'll need to trade for him. According to Friedman, the Hurricanes are looking for a mid-round pick in return.
Adding Guentzel could be a huge win for the Hawks, especially with his experience playing alongside Sidney Crosby, which would be invaluable for their rising star, Connor Bedard.
