Former Penguin Set to Make Debut with New Team

Former Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Set to Make Debut Tonight for New Team

Jake Guentzel was the talk of the trade world and when news broke that he was traded so did the Penguins fans hearts. He is looking to suit up for his new team tonight, according to coach Rod Brind'Amour:

Rod Brind'Amour says "there's a real good possibility" Jake Guentzel makes his #Canes debut tonight.

"He'll take warmup and we'll see where it goes, but all indications are I think he will." pic.twitter.com/4RHHzWjcmI— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) March 12, 2024

Jake Guentzel is on the ice pic.twitter.com/4ZX9pCY5lg— Cory Lavalette (@corylav) March 12, 2024

It was reported that Jake has officially been activated off the IR list, and the Canes do look to have him play in his first game tonight.

New #Canes forward Jake Guentzel has been activated from injured reserve.

While this doesn't mean he will for sure play tonight, it certainly clears the way for it to happen. pic.twitter.com/xSsKyYcKpZ— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) March 12, 2024

According the the Hurricanes official website and X, this is the projected lines for tonight's Guentzel debut. Looks like Jake is set to start on the second line with Kuznetsov and Necas.

Big night in Raleigh on deck 🔜

Projected Lines » https://t.co/WhiI6oDabK pic.twitter.com/ArobZudAFG— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) March 12, 2024

Wishing Jake only the best in his debut. The Hurricanes take on the New York Rangers tonight at 7pm.