Jake Guentzel could be staying in the Metropolitan Division even if the Pittsburgh Penguins trade him.
Carolina Hurricanes winger Michael Bunting was scratched Thursday night for "trade-related reasons," according to the team.
Bunting's scratch could be related to a Hurricanes trade for Guentzel, according to Sportnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas previously signed Bunting as a free agent with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Hurricanes aren't the only ones looking to trade for the Penguins winger. The New York Rangers are also "very in on Guentzel talks," according to USA Today's Vince Z.