Just a few days ago, it seemed that Carolina and Guentzel were close to making a deal but according to Elliotte Friedman of the 32 thoughts podcast who was a guest on the Pat McAfee show it was revealed that the price tag was eight years for 8 million per season.
The Rangers would need to send a deal to the Hurricanes to acquire his rights and when doing so would guarantee Guentzel his eight years with the Rangers prior to July 1st. This price is high but for the quality of player he is and what he would bring in terms of production would go beyond his number.
The Rangers would need to perform surgery on their lineup to fit at $8 million cap hit, and there appears to be rumblings throughout the organization that Jacob Trouba may be on his way off the team. The team in question is the Detroit Red Wings.
