Penguins Reportedly Shopping Star Forward As Contract Negotiations Go South
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a disappointing season given the preseason hype, and now they are reportedly shopping this star forward.
Insiders Reveal Penguins Could be Shopping Guentzel As Contract Negotiations Stall
The Pittsburgh Penguins are at a decision point for their franchise. New GM Kyle Dubas needs to decide whether he thinks the Penguins can turn it around this year, or if he should sell off some of his assets for more of a long-term rebuild.
Now, it has been reported by TSN's Chris Johnston and Josh Yohe of The Athletic, that the Penguins are looking at trading Jake Guentzel because of the unknowns around his future in Pittsburgh.
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Guentzel is in the last year of his deal currently paying him a $6 million AAV. With a pay raise due in his future, Dubas will have to decide if he wants to make the cap situation work and try and run it back with the current roster, or free up some space and get future assets to reshape the roster.
We will patiently wait and see what Dubas decides as the deadline approaches.
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| POLL | ||
23 DECEMBRE | 158 ANSWERS Penguins Reportedly Shopping Star Forward As Contract Negotiations Go South Do you think the Penguins should trade Guentzel? | ||
| Yes | 76 | 48.1 % |
| No | 82 | 51.9 % |
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