Jake Guentzel, a prominent figure in the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes, marking a significant transition in his NHL career. Guentzel, known for his high-end scoring capabilities and hockey IQ, has amassed 466 points in 503 NHL games, maintaining a streak of scoring at least 20 goals in each of his seven full-time NHL seasons, with two seasons reaching 40 goals. His playoff experience includes 58 games and a Stanley Cup win in 2017. Guentzel, a two-time NHL All-Star, has been a pivotal player for Pittsburgh both on and off the ice, remembered for his deep relationships within the organization and his role as a homegrown superstar. Sidney Crosby, a teammate, highlighted Guentzel's impact, emphasizing the difficulty of addressing his departure. Guentzel himself expressed mixed feelings about leaving Pittsburgh, the only professional team he's known, acknowledging the business aspect of the sport while reminiscing about his special time with the team.
Jake Guentzel, on his time in Pittsburgh: "It’s kind of the only place that I’ve known in professional hockey. Grew up here. The last 7 1/2 years has been pretty special. I got to play alongside some unbelievable players, but this is just the business when you don’t win." https://t.co/uxipanp7ED
Jake Guentzel made it clear how excited he is to join @Canes. On leaving #Pens? "It's the only place I knew in professional hockey. Last seven years it's been pretty special. . That's the business when you don't win, sometimes it's part of the game."
Spoke to Jake Guentzel’s family and teammate Sidney Crosby for this farewell piece to one of the best homegrown players in franchise history. Pittsburgh’s third-round draft pick became a Stanley Cup Champion and an NHL superstar, beloved within the organization and the city. 💛🖤 https://t.co/NYYPRCNZql
Win together and you're family for life. For the goals, laughs, half-off milkshakes, and endless memories... Thank you for everything you’ve done for the Penguins, Jake Guentzel. https://t.co/8Fpt6i7C5g
On Jake Guentzel, the last home grown talent on the greatest generation of Penguins hockey. He’s headed south, but while he was here, he became a giant in franchise history. My tribute to his time in Pittsburgh: https://t.co/mGY5bTeLm0
Jake Guentzel's impact in Pittsburgh won't fade anytime soon. On and off the ice, Guentzel was the real deal, the last homegrown great of an era. He will be missed, writes @JoshYohe_PGH. https://t.co/9OyhG3auw6 https://t.co/J8ScKVomav
Here is my ode to Jake Guentzel. He was a kid when he arrived in Pittsburgh. He leaves a father, a husband and a Stanley Cup champion. And make no mistake: He never wanted to leave. On Guentzel, an undersized player with the heart of a lion: https://t.co/mGY5bTeLm0
Two Stanley Cups. A lifetime of memories. Sidney Crosby knows what Jake Guentzel's impact was in Pittsburgh. Crosby was ready for the questions he had hoped to never answer Thursday night. ✍️ @Real_RobRossi https://t.co/kUdCL6W4Ra https://t.co/KhAQ0bw0wO
Jake Guentzel was the first homegrown Penguins superstar I got to cover from the very start. I remember taking his photo with a Blackberry at the 2013 draft 😂 what an incredible ride it’s been since then.
Can’t thank Jake Guentzel enough for all of the memories. He’ll be so missed by everyone here. In all my years with the Penguins, I’ve never seen a player - apart from maybe Marc-Andre Fleury - build such deep relationships throughout the whole organization. He’s like family.
Some Jake Guentzel notes! • 466 points in 503 NHL games • Now in his seventh season as a full-time NHLer, he's scored at least 20 goals in each campaign. He's hit 40 twice. • With 58 games of NHL playoff experience, he won a Stanley Cup in 2017. • 2x NHL All-Star https://t.co/cvH8XIbNM1
Jake Guentzel, acquired by CAR, is a high-end scoring winger who uses superb hockey IQ to create space and get pucks to high-danger areas by shooting or passing. A very poor defensive player but manages the puck well. Finishing hasn't been special lately. #CauseChaos https://t.co/qIO24AzFhC