Penguins star Guentzel to miss at least 12 weeks after ankle surgery
- Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel underwent right ankle surgery and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
- Guentzel put up 73 points last season.
- Guentzel's ankle injury was not resolving, so surgery was decided upon to ensure his best performance next season.
- Guentzel's absence will significantly impact the Penguins' scoring abilities, especially on the power play.
- Dr. Chris Coetzee performed the procedure on Guentzel's ankle.