At this rate, Jake Guentzel might win an election for mayor of Pittsburgh.
Already a rising star thanks to his remarkable postseason scoring run with the Stanley Cup champion Penguins, the rookie pulled a veteran move during Wednesday's boozy victory parade.
Six words might cement Guentzel into Pittsburgh lore forever.
"I sign it, you chug it."
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