Jake Guentzel

Jake Guentzel

30-Year-Old Left WingLW
Tampa Bay Lightning
2024 Fantasy Outlook
In order to facilitate the signing of Guentzel to a seven-year, $63 million contract, the Lightning had to part ways with long-time captain Steven Stamkos. Guentzel should immediately replace Stammer on both the first line and the No. 1 power-play, and has the added benefit of being five years younger. After splitting time between the Penguins and Hurricanes last year, the dynamic winger was able to reach the 30-goal threshold for the third consecutive season, despite playing in just 67 regular-season contests. If he can stay healthy this upcoming campaign, Guentzel should be more than capable of challenging for the 40-goal mark in 2024-25, especially if he stays on a line with an elite playmaker in Nikita Kucherov. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with the Lightning in July of 2024.
Tallies with man advantage
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November 1, 2024
Guentzel scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.
ANALYSIS
Guentzel has three goals and five points over his last three contests. His tally Friday was just his second power-play point, both of which are goals, this season. He's up to five tallies, seven helpers, 34 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 11 games. Guentzel is locked in on the top line and should continue to hover around a point-per-game pace.
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    19:35
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    3:31
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Guentzel is expected to miss at least a handful of games to begin the 2023-24 campaign after undergoing ankle surgery in early August. Fortunately, once he's ready to return, he has a secure role on Pittsburgh's top line alongside Sidney Crosby. Guentzel has been a durable presence over the last three years, suiting up in 210 of 220 regular-season games during that span. In 78 appearances last year, he racked up 36 goals and 73 points, including a career-high 23 power-play points. The 28-year-old winger has tallied at least 35 goals in three of the last six seasons. Despite missing some time, Guentzel should once again provide production at nearly a point-per-game pace with at least 30 goals.
Not that there has been any doubt for quite a while, but Guentzel proved again this past season he's a terrific player in his own right and not just a product of playing alongside Sidney Crosby. Sid helps, of course, but Guentzel's 40 goals and 84 points in 76 games last year was much his own doing. He was even better in Pittsburgh's brief playoff appearance, scoring at least one goal in six of their seven first-round games against the Rangers. With Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang re-signed and Crosby with plenty of gas left in the tank, the Pens seem as if they will run out the same core as a season ago. That's good news for Guentzel, who makes for a fine early-round selection in all fantasy formats.
For the fourth consecutive season, Guentzel reached the 20-goal milestone. He pocketed 23 goals with 57 points while averaging 20:16 of ice time over 56 games. The 26-year-old winger has scored 43 goals over the last two seasons after racking up 40 during the 2018-19 campaign. However, he's played just 95 games during that span due to injuries and shortened seasons. Of course, a big part of Guentzel's fantasy charm is that he plays on Sidney Crosby's wing and that's not expected to change anytime soon. The Nebraska native also scored a career-high 18 power-play points last year and he'll be a staple on the team's top unit again during the 2021-22 season. Guentzel should have no problem getting back over the 30-goal mark as long as he stays healthy.
Guentzel is a first-line, goal-scoring winger who thinks the game at the same speed as linemate and future Hall-of-Famer Sidney Crosby. And two seasons ago, that netted Guentzel 40 goals and 76 points. Last season, he missed significant time with a major shoulder injury, but he should be ready to roll come January. He will play a big role on the Pens' top power-play unit and alongside Sid the Kid at even strength. Guentzel is set to deliver the best point-per-game rate of his career.
It was yet another banner year for Guentzel in 2018-19, as he set career highs in goals (40), assists (36) and shots (227) while posting a plus-13 rating in 82 games. The tenacious winger has improved every year since making his NHL debut in 2016-17, and has cemented his role skating on Sidney Crosby's wing on the Penguins' top line over the past two seasons. The one knock on the youngster's game has been a lack of productivity on the power play, however, it appears that could be at an end now that Phil Kessel is no longer in the picture. With a spot now open on the No. 1 power-play unit, Guentzel figures to see himself bumped up to the top group in 2019-20. The additional ice time and opportunity that will come with that role could help Guentzel surpass the 80-point mark for the first time in his career this season, making him an elite fantasy option in all formats.
Guentzel set career highs in goals (22), assists (26) and shots on goal (171) in 2017-18 -- his second year but first full campaign. While he's only 5-foot-11 and 167 pounds, the speedy winger is not afraid to throw his body around, as he dished out 142 hits last year. After trying out many different combinations, Pittsburgh may have finally found a long-term winger for Sidney Crosby in “Jake N Bake,” who provides a solid scoring touch, high-end skating ability and a strong hockey IQ. If he remains locked in on the top line, there is little doubt the 22-year-old will set another round of career bests this upcoming season.
After tallying 33 points in 40 regular-season games and following that up with a rookie-record 21 in 25 playoff contests, Guentzel is a near lock to join the ever-prolific Sidney Crosby on the Penguins’ top line to start the 2017-18 campaign. A natural center, the 22-year-old’s meteoric ascension could cause many a fantasy owner to overreach, but the savvier types know that he’s facing a limited role on the man advantage and his 19.8 shooting percentage from last year is not sustainable. While the speedy pivot starred in the AHL and doesn't seem like a candidate for a sophomore slump, breaking the bank on a player with less than a full season’s worth of NHL experience might not be the best course of action -- even with Crosby at his side.
The Penguins snagged Guentzel in the third-round pick of the 2013 draft. At 5-foot-9, 153 pounds, the smallish centerman will need to prove himself every step of the way. The 19-year-old scored 29 goals and 73 points in 60 games for Sioux City of the USHL last year. Guentzel is likely several seasons away from fighting for a roster spot.
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Nets two goals Wednesday
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October 31, 2024
Guentzel scored two goals in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.
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Two helpers make seven on season
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October 28, 2024
Guentzel set up two goals Monday in a 3-2 overtime win over Nashville.
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Mr. Consistency gets two points
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October 22, 2024
Guentzel scored a goal and added an assist in an 8-5 win over New Jersey on Tuesday.
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First goal with new team
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October 19, 2024
Guentzel scored a goal in a 5-4 loss to Ottawa on Saturday.
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Season-opening point streak
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October 17, 2024
Guentzel picked up an assist in Thursday's 4-3 win over Vegas.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Working toward deal
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June 30, 2024
Guentzel is nearing a contract with the Lightning and it's expected to be a seven-year deal, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Guentzel's negotiating rights were acquired from Carolina on Sunday and it looks like the Lightning will keep him from hitting free agency. The 29-year-old winger would have been among the most sought-after pieces on the market this offseason. He scored 30 goals and 77 points in 67 games between Carolina and Pittsburgh last season before adding another nine points in 11 postseason appearances. Guentzel has scored 106 goals over the last three seasons and has 491 points in 520 career games.
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