No freakin way

Sucks for the rest of the metro. I would've done that in a heartbeat for the caps if they could've acquired his rights (although I can't remember if you can sign a guy to 8 years even if you acquire his rights - think the contract has to be signed before the trade is made).

I haven't seen where he said that. Do you have a link? I really want this to be true.

IF this is true, and that is a big IF.... Dubas should be fired immediately.

Yeah Friedman said in on Pat McAfee podcast

I mean it could be that he actually wanted to play for a contender which the Pens are not.

I see the confusion. Guentzel asked for an 8x8, Carolina offered an 8x8, but Guentzel has not responded yet.

actually Jake and his family liked being in PIT and had even said he'd love to return.
So that's not it.

7 x 9 with Tampa