Jake Guentzel Contract

Last Modified Feb 11, 2025 07:00 GMT
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Jake Allen Guentzel is an ice hockey player serving as the left winger for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round during the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He clinched the Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2017. Jake Guentzel attended Hill-Murray School, where he competed in varsity hockey for two years. He also finished as the runner-up in the 2012 MN State Hockey Tournament held in Maplewood, Minnesota. Following his high school career, he committed to the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

During his time with the Omaha Mavericks, he was named to the NCHC Academic All-Conference Team and was also named to the NCHC All-Conference Rookie Team. He was a finalist for the NCHC Rookie of the Year award.

What is Jake Guentzel’s contract?

According to Spotrac, Jake Guentzel signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, featuring an average annual salary of $9 million, effective through the 2030-31 season. He has a cap hit of $9 million and a substantial cash payout of $13.26 million.

YearAgeCap HitLeague CapCashAnnual Cash
Cumulative Cash
2024-2530$9,000,000$13,263,157$13,263,157$13,263,157$13,263,157
2025-2631$9,000,000$9,947,368$9,947,368$9,947,368$23,210,525
2026-2732$9,000,000$7,957,895$7,957,895$7,957,895$31,168,420
2027-2833$9,000,000$7,957,895$7,957,895$7,957,895$39,126,315
2028-2934$9,000,000$7,957,895$7,957,895$7,957,895$47,084,210
2029-3035$9,000,000$7,957,895$7,957,895$7,957,895$55,042,105
2030-3136$9,000,000$7,957,895$7,957,895$7,957,895$63,000,000
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How much is Jake Guentzel getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Jake Guentzel will earn a base salary of $1,000,000 and a signing bonus of $12,263,157 in the 2024-25 season, totaling $13,263,157 for the season. His average annual salary over the duration of his contract is $9,000,000.

Related: Jake Guentzel Salary

Jake Guentzel's Career Earnings

As of 2025, Jake Guentzel's career earnings total $45,465,657, as per Spotrac. This includes his earnings from 2016 to 2024. Looking ahead, his forecasted career earnings, based on his contract running through 2030, will add another $49,736,843 which will bring his total projected earnings by the end of his contract to $95,202,500.

What are the terms of Jake Guentzel's Contract?

According to Spotrac, Jake Guentzel signed a 7-year, $63,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which includes a signing bonus of $53,042,105 and guarantees the full amount of the contract. Apart from that, he has two additional notes in his contract as per Spotrac:

  • 2024-2027: No Movement Clause
  • 2028-2030: 10-Team Trade List

How much of Jake Guentzel's Contract is guaranteed?

Jake Guentzel's contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning is fully guaranteed as per Spotrac.

Jake Guentzel’s Contract History

According to Spotrac, Jake Guentzel began his NHL career with a three-year, $2,775,000 rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. This agreement included a $277,500 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $925,000, helping him transition into the league successfully. Guentzel signed a five-year extension $30,000,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jake Guentzel's seven-year, $63,000,000 contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. This contract includes a signing bonus of $53,042,105, is fully guaranteed, and has an average annual salary of $9,000,000.

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FAQ's On Jake Guentzel's Contract

 A. Jake Guentzel was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round, 77th overall, in the 2013 NHL Entry Level draft.

A. Jake Guentzel plays as a left wing.  

A. Jake Guentzel won the Stanley Cup in 2017.

A. As of February 2025, Jake Guentzel plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning.  

 A. Jake Guentzel makes an average annual salary of $9,000,000

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