Star Winger Jake Guentzel Will Sign With Tampa Bay. It appears the Tampa Bay Lightning already will be the big winners as they acquired All-Star forward Jake Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes for a draft pick, and were able to agree on a contract extension before he hit the free agent market. Expert Prediction: Stamkos goes to Nashville   NHL free agency officially opens at noon ET on Monday However, that likely means that long-time Lightning captain and future Hall of Famer will be playing elsewhere next season.