In a recent analysis by Rick Dhaliwal, a question looms over the Vancouver Canucks: Will they pursue Jake Guentzel? Dhaliwal explores the potential synergy between the forward and the Canucks, drawing attention to Vancouver’s history of expressing interest in players from the Pittsburgh Penguins. He says the Canucks are eyeing Guentzel, but it’s not that simple.
Acknowledging the Canucks’ inclination towards acquiring talent from the Penguins, Dhaliwal evaluated Guentzel as a trade candidate on a recent episode of the Donnie and Dhali Show. Given his possible availability in Pittsburgh, there’s a potential connection there.
Despite Vancouver’s commendable recent performance, Dhaliwal raises concerns about the potential steep price tag associated with acquiring Guentzel and questions whether it’s wise to sacrifice future prospects for a rental player.
Dhaliwal points out the existing connection between Canucks’ general manager Jim Rutherford and Guentzel, emphasizing that Rutherford was responsible for signing the forward to a lucrative five-year, $30 million deal with the Penguins. Expressing his expectation that the Canucks might express interest in Guentzel, Dhaliwal tempers this enthusiasm by noting that any potential move depends on Pittsburgh’s willingness to trade him.
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However, Dhaliwal introduces a critical perspective, questioning the rationale behind investing in an expensive rental player, particularly at Guentzel’s reported $6 million annual salary. This prompts consideration of the implications for the Canucks’ salary cap and raises the query of where Guentzel would fit in the team’s financial structure if acquired. And, what would it take to acquire him? No doubt, Vancouver would have to give away young players they don’t want to move just yet.
As the trade deadline approaches, the Canucks face a strategic decision – balancing the immediate benefits of a potential fit with Guentzel against the long-term costs associated with acquiring a high-priced rental player. The coming weeks will reveal whether Vancouver is willing to make the move and what sacrifices they are prepared to make in the pursuit of strengthening their roster.
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