Trade finalized between the Penguins and Hurricanes

Jake Guentzel, conditional draft picks, and prospects are central to this transaction.

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent loss in Game Six against the New York Rangers ended their playoff run, allowing them to complete a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins that had been in the works since the trade deadline.

The trade details, initially agreed upon in February, involved the Penguins sending forward Jake Guentzel to the Hurricanes. In return, Pittsburgh received two conditional draft picks, three prospects, and forward Michael Bunting.

Capfriendly released the full trade details now that Carolina's season has concluded. Unfortunately for the Penguins, one of the conditional draft picks did not upgrade. According to a post on X,

This is a setback for Pittsburgh, but it pales in comparison to Carolina's playoff elimination. Despite Jake Guentzel's impressive playoff performance, scoring nine points in 11 games, he couldn't propel the Hurricanes to victory.

Now, Jake Guentzel is set to become a free agent, making his future a significant point of interest during the offseason. His performance in the playoffs has certainly raised his stock, and it will be intriguing to see where he lands next.

Stay tuned for more updates on Jake Guentzel and other off-season developments.