Jake Guentzel

Jake Guentzel has been traded to the Carolina Hurricanes by the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Michael Bunting, Ville Koivunen, Cruz Lucius, Vasili Ponomarev, a conditional 2024 first-round pick, and a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick.

Fantasy Impact

Guentzel (upper-body) will immediately slot into a favorable top-six forward spot for a Carolina squad looking to make a deep postseason run once he returns from long term injured reserve. The talented winger has posted 52 points (22 goals, 30 assists) in 50 games so far this season.

Jake Guentzel notched one assist in the Penguins' 3-2 loss to the Wild Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Guentzel continues a dynamic stretch in the offensive zone of late, posting points in 10 of his last 13 games (six goals, five assists) for the Penguins. The winger continues to provide fantasy managers with a mostly consistent lineup option on a nightly basis, posting a 1.06 point per game average (22 goals, 29 assists) to go along with 34 hits in 48 games so far this season.

Jake Guentzel was able to light the lamp for the Penguins Saturday night, scoring one goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens.

Fantasy Impact

Guentzel continues an impactful stretch in the offensive zone, tallying points in eight of his last 11 games (six goals, three assists) for the Penguins. The forward continues to provide fantasy managers with a consistent option as part of a Pittsburgh forward group that has plenty of depth, posting a 1.07 point per game average (22 goals, 27 assists) in 46 games so far this season.

Jake Guentzel was able to find the back of the net for the Penguins Friday night, scoring one goal in 3-2 shootout loss to the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact

Guentzel continues a consistent stretch in the offensive zone of late, recording points in 13 of his last 19 games (11 goals, eight assists) for the Penguins. The winger continues to be one of many solid two-way options under head coach Mike Sullivan, posting a 1.07 point per game average (21 goals, 27 assists) in 45 games so far this season.

Jake Guentzel was able to light the lamp for the Penguins Saturday, scoring one goal in a 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Fantasy Impact

Guentzel continues to make an impact in the offensive zone of late, posting points in eight of his last 11 games (six goals, six assists) for the Penguins. The winger continues to provide fantasy managers with a consistent offensive option on a nightly basis, carrying a 1.09 point per game average (20 goals, 27 assists) in 43 games so far this season.