Edmonton born Dylan Guenther signs 8 year deal for Utah HC
Breaking news out of the NHL as Edmonton born Dylan Guenther inks an 8 year deal with Utah HC.
As per the NHL website, Dylan Guenther signed an eight-year contract with the Utah Hockey Club on Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed and it begins next season.
According to X (formally known as twitter) the deal is an 8 year contract worth $7 MM AAV per season.
The 21-year-old forward is entering the final season of his three-year, entry-level contract and could have become a restricted free agent after the season.
Guenther had 35 points (17 goals, 18 assists) in 45 games for the Arizona Coyotes last season, and 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists) with Tucson of the American Hockey League.
Selected by Arizona with the No. 9 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, he has 50 points (24 goals, 26 assists) in 78 games.
The Edmonton born native is making the city proud. Dylan Guenther rose to prominence during his years with the Oil Kings. In 2021-22, Guenther led the Oil Kings all the way to the Memorial Cup and tallied 91 points in just 56 regular season games.
source: NHL
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Was this a good move by Utah? | ||
| Yes | 30 | 78.9 % |
| No | 8 | 21.1 % |
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