Prime Free Agent To Check the Market
Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval joined Steve Kouleas and Carter Hutton on Sirius XM NHL Community Radio Energy Play section and when requested about Jake Guentzel‘s future in Carolina, Pagnotta said that Guentzel shall be testing free company come July 1.
** NHLRumors.com transcriptions
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes
Steve Koules: “Becoming a member of us now to not speak in regards to the ultimate, a minimum of not but to speak in regards to the foolish season and a whole lot of what he’s listening to as a result of he’s obtained his ear to the grindstone. We welcome again David Pagnotta to this system. Dave, what’s occurring with Jake Guentzel?”
Dave Pagnotta: Effectively, Kooli, he actually has loved his time in Raleigh, however he’s additionally like a whole lot of gamers are in, the chance to check free company. And as of now, it appears like he’s going to check free company and desires to weigh all his choices earlier than cementing his future on a long-term contract.”
Carter Hutton: “Carolina has been recognized to not attempt to pay guys. Do you assume that has muddied the water a bit for Guentzel, or is that this simply the actual fact of the matter? He’s earned the appropriate to attempt free company, and you recognize, desires to see what comes of it?”
NHL Rumors: The Carolina Hurricanes and Their Unrestricted Free Brokers
Pagnotta: “Yeah, I feel it’s extra the latter. As a result of my understanding is once more, when after they, after they introduced him within the evening earlier than the commerce deadline in March, that they felt internally and I feel they relayed this message as effectively that they would definitely be prepared to pay a premium for this participant. It goes a bit bit outdoors of their total pondering, and a minimum of from what historical past would dictate it will deviate a bit bit from that.
However when you might have a participant like Jake Guentzel who’s going to command you recognize, eight, $9 million plus on an AAV, I don’t assume the cash is actually the first challenge from my understanding. However they actually need to have a look excuse me he desires to have a look and see what his choices can be found to him come July 1.
And I feel that’s greater than something once more, he’s having fun with his time there. They’ll actually anticipate to share that sentiment. However July 1 let’s see what else turns into accessible after which from there decide.”
