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Penguins Sign Jake Guentzel to 5-Year, $30 Million Contract Extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins and center Jake Guentzel have agreed to a five-year extension worth $30 million, the team announced Thursday.

Guentzel was set to be a restricted free agent following the year but the latest contract kicks in next season and will run through 2023-24.

"Jake established himself as an impact player for our team from the beginning, especially during 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs," general manager Jim Rutherford said in a statement. "He has become a core player on the team and we are thrilled to get Jake signed long-term with the Penguins.