We can’t rule out the idea that Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman finds a way to make one more transaction at the 2024 trade deadline, even if there’s a fair likelihood he is done making huge deals and would prefer to make more quiet moves instead. Since forward Jake Guentzel is reportedly the most sought-after player, don’t be shocked if Yzerman at least makes a serious run at the 29-year-old.
Guentzel is on injured reserve right now and will be sidelined for a while, but there’s a high chance he’ll be back after the trade deadline. Consequently, it wouldn’t harm to sign Guentzel just to watch him play during the crucial portion of the regular season, when every game counts.
- Guentzel would also be a fantastic fit in Motor City for a number of reasons, and Yzerman is clearly making every effort to turn this squad around based on his acquisition of Alex Debrincat this past summer.
DeBrincat has established himself as another of Detroit’s most prolific goal scorers, with 19 goals in 56 games this season. Patrick Kane, who has 24 points in 25 games, was also added by Yzerman.
Despite DeBrincat and Kane’s success with the Red Wings this season, Jake Guentzel might have even greater potential. Since the start of 2021–22, he has scored 98 goals, and he has played a significant role in keeping the Penguins from going completely under the radar this season.
