Drastic times

Edmonton wouldn't want the remainder of Guentzel's season in exchange for two seasons plus of Evander Kane, who has an absolute NMC anyway, never mind the difference in cap hits or the draft pick on the wrong side (which wouldn't be a third, either).

Why would the forward-rich, top-5-in-the-league-offensively Kings want Rickard Rakell for free?

Guentzel is a 40 goal scorer. I’d presume Edmonton would extend him. That’s on them if they don’t want a 40 goal scorer next to McDavid for the next half decade. Honestly, Pittsburgh is losing way way more in that trade, I just would be willing to do it for the change in style. I’m not gunna sit here and argue if you actually think evander Kane has more value than Jake freaking Guentzel

Why would a potential cup contender not want to add at the deadline a 25-30 goal scorer 💀????

LA declines every day of the week lol

The L.A. trade man lol... 1st pick going the wrong way... and even then

Edmonton says no instantly.

Guentzel scores more than him but is paid more, so just comparing production it’s a wash when cap hits are considered. Considering overall game, Kane is worth more than Guentzal. Kane will fight anyone in this League, hits like a truck, draws penalties, stands up for teammates, on top of clutch production in playoffs.

Then consider that Kane is signed for 2 more years and Guentzal is a rental. Edmonton wouldn’t spend any money extending Guentzal nor would Guentzal even sign in Edmonton.