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Rickard Rakell

Right Wing · Pittsburgh Penguins

2011 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 30 (#30) — Anaheim Ducks

Age 336'1"194 lbsShoots RightSundbyberg, SWE

Current Season

GP

60

Goals

24

Assists

24

Points

48

+/-

-2

S%

14.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 29@ PHI0000422:10
Apr 27vs PHI0000520:59
Apr 25@ PHI112+1117:25
Apr 22@ PHI011-1324:34
Apr 20vs PHI000-1119:28

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$5.00M

Total Value

$30.00M

Expires

6 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then UFA

8-team no-trade list

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Penguins Set the Market on Rakell and Their Vets

Pittsburgh is finally getting a real read on what Rickard Rakell and the rest of its veteran group could bring back in a trade. That matters because teams do not call around unless they are willing to listen, and the league has a way of turning "available" into "everybody's problem" fast. The Penguins are trying to figure out value before the rest of the market does the same thing for them.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Free Agency
Rumor Roundup: Sabres Face Tough Calls on Tuch, Pens on Rust, Rakell

The rumor mill is doing what it always does this time of year - kicking up smoke around veterans, contracts, and front-office patience. Buffalo has a decision to make on Alex Tuch, while Pittsburgh is weighing whether Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell becomes part of the next round of roster math. These are the kinds of conversations that start quietly and then take over a building when the wrong phone call comes in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rickard Rakell's stats this season?
Rickard Rakell has 24 goals and 24 assists for 48 points in 60 games this season.
What team does Rickard Rakell play for?
Rickard Rakell is a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is Rickard Rakell's contract?
Rickard Rakell has a cap hit of $5.00M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Rickard Rakell drafted?
Rickard Rakell was drafted in the 2011 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks in Round 1, Pick 30 (30 overall).
Where is Rickard Rakell from?
Rickard Rakell is 33 years old and was born in Sundbyberg, SWE.