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The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Jake Guentzel to a five-year contract extension, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford.

The deal begins with the 2019-20 season and runs through the 2023-24 campaign, and it carries an average annual value of $6 million.

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

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