Confirmed Trade: [TBL/CAR] Jake Guentzel for 2025 3rd round pick

[Michoulicious]

Their first offer for Guentzel was allegedly in the $7 millions.

I think that would count as "cheap" in the context of what Guentzel is going to be paid.

7 millions, really? That can't be true.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

and yet they’re letting a great player who they moved significant assets for walk because they don’t want to pay him what he deserves

So yeah, cheap

He apparently asked 8x8 and Carolina agreed to pay him 8x8. The fact that he saw what other teams were apparently going to offer and changed his mind shouldn't fall on Carolina.

 

[Habs 4 Life]

unless he signs an 8 year deal, a 3rd is a steep price for rights....

I agree man, a guy that scores 30 goals a year is definitely not worth a 3rd rounder assuming it's only for 5 years!!!

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Stamkos to Carolina?

 

[Bubbles]

JBB likes doing things that become trends...a 3rd is the highest anyone has paid for rights, I wonder if one day someone will trade a 1st for negotiating rights.

IMO, Tampa's window is closing. JBB seems desperate to be no. 1 in Florida.

 

[BB88]

If the top line is loaded up (Guentzel-Point-Kuch) they could all hit 100 pts.

& the rest of the roster?

Tampas blueline looks extremely thin

 

[Rschmitz]

Word is it's 7x7.5!

 

[Blueline Bomber]

7 millions, really? That can't be true.

The reported number on Thursday was 7.75 x 8, before they apparently agreed to the 8x8 he wanted on Saturday. But by then, he had his mind set on getting more money elsewhere

 

[Empoleon8771]

He apparently asked 8x8 and Carolina agreed to pay him 8x8. The fact that he saw what other teams were apparently going to offer and changed his mind shouldn't fall on Carolina.

Carolina only agreed to pay him 8x8 at the last minute, which is why Guentzel decided to test UFA anyway.

Had they not been offering him a contract in the 7s up until that point, Guentzel may have signed there.

 

[volcom92886]

What's the logic in this? Didnt the rule change a few seasons ago, that teams can contact free agents prior to July 1st?

 

[BLNY]

A lot to pay for 24 hours of free negotiation. Must feel confident. Of course, they would never have contacted the agent or player beforehand.

 

[Albz]

What's the logic in this? Didnt the rule change a few seasons ago, that teams can contact free agents prior to July 1st?

They can't talk numbers I think till July 1st. They can just expr3ss interest and talk prior

 

[Golden_Jet]

What's the logic in this? Didnt the rule change a few seasons ago, that teams can contact free agents prior to July 1st?

That rule was removed.

 

[The Management]

I'll reserve judgment until I see what else Carolina does in free agency, but I thought he was a great fit there.

 

[Hockey4Lyfe]

Why no agreement on the deal? No way Tampa would do this and not already know he is 100% signing.

Or would they?

 

[volcom92886]

That rule was removed.

Good to know, that was really short lived then.

 

[bringbacktheskate604]

I think the negotiating was done before the trade, and we may find out soon that so was the signing. Hence the price.

I don't see any reason for him to sign less than 24 hours from July 1.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Can Tampa give him the 8th year?

 

[Hire Sather]

Lots of smart players on Tampa, Guentzel will do well. Was hoping for Carolina but Tampa is ok too. Glad it wasn't the rangers

We're glad too

 

[newsportsfan123]

and yet they’re letting a great player who they moved significant assets for walk because they don’t want to pay him what he deserves

So yeah, cheap

“Significant assets” they just replaced the prospects they gave up on in that trade in this draft alone. lol

Also, Bunting was not a good fit in Carolina. Seems good in Pittsburgh though? I think his defensive game was lacking.

 

[Quinning]

Can Tampa give him the 8th year?

No. Players need to be on their teams by the deadline in order for that to count

 

[Lempo]

I don't see any reason for him to sign less than 24 hours from July 1.

Can sign for 8 years (if signed by the team that had him on the TDL) and if he got to go to his preferred location. That would entice to lock it a day early.

 

[DeVols]

You can agree or disagree with Carolina’s strategy in terms of cap management, but they stick to it and I respect that. Good on them for getting what asset they could once they realized they would not come to an agreement. Good move for Tampa, too, assuming they come to an agreement.

 

[GordonGraham]

TB and him already had talks for sure why waste a draft pick unless you have absolutely no trust in the player keeping his word, and if thats the case why do you even want him

 

[The Macho King]

& the rest of the roster?

Tampas blueline looks extremely thin

It's literally already better than what we were icing most of last year, which was Hedman + Syracuse.