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There are "talks ongoing" between Carolina Hurricanes and winger Jake Guentzel before the Monday opening of NHL free agency, according to TSN's Pierre LeBrun.
Guentzel slotted in on the Hurricanes' top line beside Sebastian Aho after his midseason trade acquisition from the Pittsburgh Penguins. He recorded 25 points in 17 regular season games, and nine in 11 playoff contests.
The winger is due for a raise from his previous $6 million AAV deal, and The Fourth Period's David Pagnotta reported earlier this month that he is "expected to test free agency.