About Jake Guentzel

Jake Guentzel (born October 6, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round, 77th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Guentzel has won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017.

With his contract expiring in the 2024 offseason, Guentzel was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning on June 30, 2024, in exchange for a third-round pick in 2025. He signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with the Lightning on July 1. It has an average annual value of $9 million.