NHL rumors: Guentzel, Stamkos, Duchene, Tanev, Blues, Oilers, Predators, and top 12 UFAs

Quick hits on Guentzel, Stamkos, Duchene, Tanev, Blues, Oilers, and Predators

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Carolina Hurricanes have offered Jake Guentzel what he originally asked for, according to sources, eight years at $8 million each. Since it was taking so long to get there, it was getting very close to July 1st, and he thought more about checking the market. Another GM said the market has changed for him since the negotiations began. His rights can be sold.

• Tampa Bay Lightning: The Lightning acquired the rights to Jake Guentzel for a 2025 third-round pick.

You can bet that Steven Stamkos ends up with the Nashville Predators. Believe the Tampa Bay Lightning are making long-term low AAV and one-year bonus-laden offers.

Matt Duchene is likely to re-sign with the Dallas Stars.

Speculation is that the Toronto Maple Leafs will sign Chris Tanev to a six-year, $4 million contract.

Wondering if Guentzel leaves the Carolina Hurricanes, if he stops looking to trade Martin Necas and goes with a one-year contract or settlement? In a possible trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets involving the No. 1 pick.

Some think that St. Louis Blues will work for free.

Things will remain quiet for a few weeks between the Edmonton Oilers and Leon Draisaitl. They need to hire a new GM.

The Nashville Predators are asking for current NHL player or similar highly rated non-goalt prospect for Yaroslav Askarov.

Top 12 NHL free agents

Sportsnet's Luke Fox: Ranking the NHL's top 12 pending unrestricted free agents.

1. Sam Reinhart – Florida Panthers – Right wing
Estimated salary for 2023-24: $6.5 million

2. Jake Guentzel – Tampa Bay Lightning – Left Wing / Right Wing
2023-24 salary cap hit: $6 million

3. Brandon Montour – Florida Panthers – Defense
Estimated salary for 2023-24: $3.5 million

4. Elias Lindholm – Vancouver Canucks – Centre
2023-24 salary cap hit: $4.85 million

5. Steven Stamkos – Tampa Bay Lightning – Left wing / Center
Estimated salary for 2023-24: $8.5 million

6. Jonathan Marchessault – Vegas Golden Knights – Right wing / Left
Estimated salary for 2023-24: $5 million

7. Matt Duchene – Dallas Stars – Center / Right wing
2023-24 salary cap hit: $3 million

8. Brett Pesce – Carolina Hurricanes – Defense
2023-24 salary cap hit: $4.025 million

9. Teuvo Teravainen – Carolina Hurricanes – Left Wing / Right Wing
Estimated salary for 2023-24: $5.4 million

10. Tyler Toffoli – Winnipeg Jets – Right wing / left wing
2023-24 salary cap hit: $4.25 million

11. Chandler Stephenson – Vegas Golden Knights – Center
2023-24 salary cap: $2.75 million

12. Brady Skjei – Carolina Hurricanes – Defense
2023-24 salary cap: $5.25 million