Penguins Forward Jake Guentzel Undergoes Successful Ankle Surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel underwent successful right ankle surgery, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. The surgery was performed on August 2 by Dr. Chris Coetzee at Twin Cities Orthopedics. Guentzel will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

"As Jake continued to increase the intensity of his preparation for the upcoming season, it was apparent that his ankle injury was not resolving in a way that was satisfactory to he or the Penguins," said Dubas. "In collaboration with Jake - his representative Ben Hankinson of Octagon Sports, the Penguins medical team led by Dr. Dharmesh Vyas of UPMC Sports Medicine, and Dr. Coetzee - it was decided that surgery would be the best way to ensure Jake would be at his best in 2023-2024."