Jake Guentzel Scouting Reports

It will be interesting to see how long Guentzel takes to get healthy after suffering an upper body injury that projects to keep him out of the lineup past the trade deadline.
Expiring contract. $6M AAV. Proven scorer. Has played along side Sidney Crosby for the majority of his NHL career.
Through 50GP this season - 22G - 30A - (18G-21A) at even strength.
Averaged 21 minutes TOI. Deployed at ES and PP #1 with the Penguins.
Barely average defensively. Elite element = offense. Very little push back physically.
Aggressive directing pucks on net. Leans shooter more than play maker.

Through 46GP before the All-Star break Guentzel scored 22G-27A - he was a (+12) - and averaged 20:54TOI - 16:54 ES - 4:00 PP - Does not PK
Top six forward who produces the majority of his offense at even strength (18G-20A)
Good pace. Aggressive directing pucks on net (173 SOG) and a threat to get the play to the net off the rush.
Average defensively. Doesn't play with a ton of physical push back (29 hits - 18 shot blocks

Guentzel is a name that is starting to creep into potential trade scenarios for the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. He's on an expiring contract that carries a cap hit of $6.0 million
Top line forward for the Penguins. Skates along side Sidney Crosby.
Through 42 GP (as of January 20th ) Averaging 21:00 per night TOI - Deployed at ES and PP
Does not PK - has scored 19G-27A
Responsible defensively - generally works full 200ft - (+12)
Plays with pace and skill - Leans shooter more than distributor - not overly physical (only 27hits and 16 shot blocks at half-way point of season

First line forward in Pittsburgh, playing along side Sidney Crosby.
Consistently produces offense.
Leans goal scorer more than play maker. Quick release.
Elite hockey sense. Recognizes where to find time and open space in the offensive zone.
Solid skater. First unit PP contributor. Averages over 20:00 TOI in Pitt. All of his TOI comes at ES and PP. Very rarely used on the PK.
Doesn't cheat. Average plus on the defensive side of the ledger.

Top six NHL forward who leans shooter / finisher more than distributor
Plays quick. Drives the net area looking for tips and rebounds.
Can be a threat off the rush / with and without the puck on his stick
A finisher on the PP who can play the middle bumper. Has a quick catch and release.
In (22/23) he averaged 20:06 TOI. Was deployed at ES and PP. Had 244 SOG.
Involved, but not punishing. Credited with 83 hits and 46 shot blocks.
Does not PK.