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Jake Guentzel revealed he initially wanted to stay with the Carolina Hurricanes after his trade in 2024, but a deal never materialized. The Hurricanes’ hesitation allowed the Tampa Bay Lightning to acquire him, where he excelled with an 80-point season. Carolina may now regret missing the opportunity to secure Guentzel, especially after their conference final loss.