The Hurricanes secured Guentzel by trading forward Michael Bunting, forward prospects Vasily Ponomarev and Ville Koivunen, the rights to forward Cruz Lucius, a conditional first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, and a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2024 Draft to Pittsburgh.

Cruz Lucius, a promising prospect acquired in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, has shown strong development and a more two-way playing style while playing for the University of Wisconsin and now Arizona State University. His potential as a middle to bottom-six player is on the rise.

Cruz Lucius, a Pittsburgh Penguins prospect, has decided to enter the transfer portal after playing for Wisconsin and is considering schools like Boston University for a chance at contending for a national title and furthering his development as a 20-year-old right wing player.

Cruz Lucius was part of a trade between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes, with the Penguins giving up Michael Bunting, Jake Guentzel, and Ty Smith in the deal.

Cruz Lucius plays aggressively, finishes his checks, and forechecks effectively, making him a player to watch for the Pittsburgh Penguins.