The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a “wait and see” phase regarding the Jake Guentzel trade tree, but they are set to lose prospect Cruz Lucius, who has opted not to sign with the team for personal reasons. Lucius, acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes, had a standout collegiate season but will become an unrestricted free agent soon. His departure slightly diminishes the Penguins’ forward depth from the trade. Lucius was originally a fourth-round pick by Carolina in 2022.
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