Lightning Sign Jake Guentzel to 7-Year Deal

The Lightning have signed Jake Guentzel.

Yesterday, the Lightning took a gamble and acquired Jake Guentzel's signing rights from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a third-round pick. Now, it is a decision that will pay off. 

The Lightning have signed Guentzel to a seven-year contract that carries a $9 million AAV.

After trading Mikhail Sergachev and Tanner Jeannot on Saturday, the Lightning freed up the cap space to make this Guentzel signing possible.

With Guentzel being signed, he will provide the Lightning's top six with a significant boost. The 29-year-old is coming off another excellent season, recording 30 goals and 77 points in 67 games split between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hurricanes. 

With this move, the Lightning have brought in a star who will be a long-term part of their core.