It’s going to be bad vibes here later as we get closer to Guentzel inevitably getting traded, so let’s take a minute and recognize Jake and reminisce on the good times we had with him.
We got to watch him win a Cup his rookie year after taking the AHL by storm. He formed the original Sid and the Kids line with 87 and Conor Sheary, which will go down as one of the most unexpected Stanley Cup winning top lines in history.
He blossomed into a complete player who not only provided Crosby with the most complementary skill set he’s ever had in a winger, but a playoff warrior who seemed to score at the most opportune time in any game.
We’ll miss the clutch goals, the laughs, and the Jake Shakes. He’s one of those players that will always be a Penguin and who will never be able to buy his own beer if he’s in Pittsburgh.
Thank you, Jake!
Edit: Friendly reminder to haters who are poo-pooing on what the return will be. We, and most of the hockeyworld, undervalue what Guentzel brings because he doesn’t have the name recognition that others do. But other GMs know his value.
**The only active players with a higher playoff PPG average are McDavid, Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Kucherov, Rantanen, Crosby, Pastarnak, Makar, and Malkin.**
Imagine a guy like that becoming a rental and what the return would be. Guentzel obviously won’t bring in what one of those guys will, but it’s not going to be a 1st and some lifer AHLers.
smokeybonez
Hope to all hell he brings us a haul and then returns to us in the offseason! A pipe dream for sure, but one can hope!
BomTomadil
Jake n bake
Wtfgoinon3144
Will always root for him no matter what team he plays for
I was at the game where he was called up and scored 2 in a loss to the Rangers. It was definitely the best mood I was in after a loss. Little did we know the impact he’d have these past 8 years.
Tampammm
I’m gonna badly miss Top Guen-tzel!
SimplyViolated
Love this kid
Apollo_T_Yorp
Make sure you give some love to the milkshake factory, they’re gonna be sad
ForeverIdiosyncratic
Jake is/was a fantastic Penguin who gave us that absolute boost on the wing. I honestly thought he was going to be a Penguin that would help carry the next generation long after Sid and Geno were gone.
michaelgia1225
Jake’s impact during that cup run was insane. Truly will go down as Sid’s best winger and one of our best wingers during our cup runs. Thanks for everything Jake and best of luck here or somewhere else. Really hope Jake continues to have success wherever it is.
hangryhyax
I’m not ready. Now I’m going back to my hole of denial, where I can pretend like this season and Jake can still be saved.
UnreadThisStory
Great quality player and I wish him the best of success wherever he ends up. I’m sure he’ll come back to haunt us at some point with a hat trick or something.
baz8771
The only part of me that doesn’t appreciate Jake are my moobs. Way way too many Jake Shakes.
Pittsburgh almost never has superstars that they drafted, aside from the core. It’s been a pleasure watching this guy
jaavuori24
Far and away the most consistent winger Crosby has had in his career, I don’t think penguins fans can say a bad thing about him. we simply don’t have back to back cups without him.
itsmnemotime
Always thought he would wear the C someday
Exalted_Crab
Awesome player! I was actually at his initial game where he scored a couple times against the Rangers. I love his game and how he’s gritty despite his smaller stature. Dude will be a great player regardless of where he lands.
It’s going to suck but he’s priced himself off of our team. Go get that bag, Jake.
LegalDeagles
I remember years back there was a post on the Pens Facebook page and it was something like “Which of our young Penguins players do you think will have a long career?” or something along those lines. Lotta people said X and Y or Z, but for some reason none of the people were saying Guentzel. He passed all the tests for me though, and I said “watch out for Guentzel, the kid is gonna be a star for us in a few years.” I got stupidly excited cuz the Penguins official page liked my comment and I don’t think they interact much with fans on Facebook at least.
It’s something stupid but a 20-something was pretty happy that day.
I really thought he’d be a Penguin for life, I know money changes things in a league like the NHL but I am exceptionally upset we have to trade him. It’s for the best, and it’s to make the team better/younger (hopefully), but damn am I sad right now. I’ll always root for him wherever he goes. Thanks for the Cup, Jake ❤️.
olivertwist225
My first jersey was a Guentzel jersey. Please don’t trade him.
RobbingOldFolks
2017 was such an insane run considering what we witnessed in 2016. Who knew Jake would become arguably the best winger Sid has ever had? Gonna suck to see him in another sweater. Hope he tucks 40g for his new team.
Bonowski
Will always love Jake. I think we all knew the kid was special in his very first NHL game. I hope he has success wherever he goes and gets to lift the Cup again.
Swimming-Cap-8192
oh he’s been absolutely incredible for us, forever a penguin through and through <33
Hell always be a Penguin. He’ll be back for the reunions
Guentzelvania
Feels bad, man.
fanwan76
Really disappointed to see him go.
The idea of Crosby / Malkin / Letang ageing out of the league has always depressed me. But I always hoped I’d eventually see him lead the team as captain while we rebuilt.
The idea that the rebuild is looking to essentially be a band of nobody’s with no real history on the penguins feels bleak.
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Someone check on Sid 😔
It’s going to be bad vibes here later as we get closer to Guentzel inevitably getting traded, so let’s take a minute and recognize Jake and reminisce on the good times we had with him.
We got to watch him win a Cup his rookie year after taking the AHL by storm. He formed the original Sid and the Kids line with 87 and Conor Sheary, which will go down as one of the most unexpected Stanley Cup winning top lines in history.
He blossomed into a complete player who not only provided Crosby with the most complementary skill set he’s ever had in a winger, but a playoff warrior who seemed to score at the most opportune time in any game.
We’ll miss the clutch goals, the laughs, and the Jake Shakes. He’s one of those players that will always be a Penguin and who will never be able to buy his own beer if he’s in Pittsburgh.
Thank you, Jake!
Edit: Friendly reminder to haters who are poo-pooing on what the return will be. We, and most of the hockeyworld, undervalue what Guentzel brings because he doesn’t have the name recognition that others do. But other GMs know his value.
**The only active players with a higher playoff PPG average are McDavid, Draisaitl, MacKinnon, Kucherov, Rantanen, Crosby, Pastarnak, Makar, and Malkin.**
Imagine a guy like that becoming a rental and what the return would be. Guentzel obviously won’t bring in what one of those guys will, but it’s not going to be a 1st and some lifer AHLers.
Hope to all hell he brings us a haul and then returns to us in the offseason! A pipe dream for sure, but one can hope!
Jake n bake
Will always root for him no matter what team he plays for
I’ll never forget his first game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcFpAzfDY8s
I was at the game where he was called up and scored 2 in a loss to the Rangers. It was definitely the best mood I was in after a loss. Little did we know the impact he’d have these past 8 years.
I’m gonna badly miss Top Guen-tzel!
Love this kid
Make sure you give some love to the milkshake factory, they’re gonna be sad
Jake is/was a fantastic Penguin who gave us that absolute boost on the wing. I honestly thought he was going to be a Penguin that would help carry the next generation long after Sid and Geno were gone.
Jake’s impact during that cup run was insane. Truly will go down as Sid’s best winger and one of our best wingers during our cup runs. Thanks for everything Jake and best of luck here or somewhere else. Really hope Jake continues to have success wherever it is.
I’m not ready. Now I’m going back to my hole of denial, where I can pretend like this season and Jake can still be saved.
Great quality player and I wish him the best of success wherever he ends up. I’m sure he’ll come back to haunt us at some point with a hat trick or something.
The only part of me that doesn’t appreciate Jake are my moobs. Way way too many Jake Shakes.
Pittsburgh almost never has superstars that they drafted, aside from the core. It’s been a pleasure watching this guy
Far and away the most consistent winger Crosby has had in his career, I don’t think penguins fans can say a bad thing about him. we simply don’t have back to back cups without him.
Always thought he would wear the C someday
Awesome player! I was actually at his initial game where he scored a couple times against the Rangers. I love his game and how he’s gritty despite his smaller stature. Dude will be a great player regardless of where he lands.
It’s going to suck but he’s priced himself off of our team. Go get that bag, Jake.
I remember years back there was a post on the Pens Facebook page and it was something like “Which of our young Penguins players do you think will have a long career?” or something along those lines. Lotta people said X and Y or Z, but for some reason none of the people were saying Guentzel. He passed all the tests for me though, and I said “watch out for Guentzel, the kid is gonna be a star for us in a few years.” I got stupidly excited cuz the Penguins official page liked my comment and I don’t think they interact much with fans on Facebook at least.
It’s something stupid but a 20-something was pretty happy that day.
I really thought he’d be a Penguin for life, I know money changes things in a league like the NHL but I am exceptionally upset we have to trade him. It’s for the best, and it’s to make the team better/younger (hopefully), but damn am I sad right now. I’ll always root for him wherever he goes. Thanks for the Cup, Jake ❤️.
My first jersey was a Guentzel jersey. Please don’t trade him.
2017 was such an insane run considering what we witnessed in 2016. Who knew Jake would become arguably the best winger Sid has ever had? Gonna suck to see him in another sweater. Hope he tucks 40g for his new team.
Will always love Jake. I think we all knew the kid was special in his very first NHL game. I hope he has success wherever he goes and gets to lift the Cup again.
oh he’s been absolutely incredible for us, forever a penguin through and through <33
[Jake Guentzel, what are Saturdays for?](https://streamable.com/aoj65)
I’m going to miss the JAKE SHAKE!!!
Nothing but love for Jake the shake!!
Hell always be a Penguin. He’ll be back for the reunions
Feels bad, man.
Really disappointed to see him go.
The idea of Crosby / Malkin / Letang ageing out of the league has always depressed me. But I always hoped I’d eventually see him lead the team as captain while we rebuilt.
The idea that the rebuild is looking to essentially be a band of nobody’s with no real history on the penguins feels bleak.