Blackhawks looking to land $30 million dollar star to pair with Bedard
The Chicago Blackhawks want to improve their top-six significantly and they're in the hunt for top-tier talent.
Which could end-up being pairing Jake Guentzel, with Connor Bedard according to Elliotte Friedman and The 32 Thoughts Podcast.
Guentzel's most recent deal came in 2018, where he signed a $30 Million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. It seems if Guentzel does test free-agency come July 1st:
With Guentzel's last AAV being $6 Million, it appears his $8 M asking price with the Hurricanes is too much right now. Guenztel scored 25 points in 17 games with the Hurricanes and the team will lose a major producer to free-agency as a result.
During the post-season he ranked third in points on the team, scoring 9 points in 11 games.
It seems likely that the Blackhawks will have a shot at acquiring Guentzel, unlike San Jose who have been in the 74-point winger.
With the Blackhawks plan to surround Bedard with skilled wingers, like Guentzel, his sophomore year could turn out even better than his rookie year with a Stanley Cup winner like Guentzel riding along the 1st line.
As July 1st rolls around, the situation will continue to develop if the Hurricanes don't lockdown Guentzel.
Source: Animalfor
NHL Trade Rumors: Blackhawks looking to pair Connor Bedard with $30,000,000 Hurricanes star
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