LATEST | Jake Guentzel mock trade to the Canucks: Should Allvin be weary to spend that much?

A mock trade sending Jake Guentzel has been gaining lots of traction and Patrik Allvin should be weary of what could wind up only being a rental.

Guentzel would definitely be a home run for the Canucks, a proven high end winger with loads of playoff experience, he knows how to get it done. However, he is bound to be a UFA by this season's end and he'll be looking at a raise the Canucks may not be able to afford.

By giving Kuzmenko, a 1st Rounder and Raty, the Canucks would be paying the a similar price to what the Islanders gave to acquire Bo Horvat just a year ago. Horvat signed a hefty extension just days after being traded.

Do you consider this price as being too high for a winger? Would it be more reasonable to think about getting this deal done only if an extension is already in place? Even though the Canucks are first league-wide, are they really in a place where they can afford to give up first tier assets?