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Rickard Rakell

Right Wing · Pittsburgh Penguins

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

Next Game

Tue, Apr 14 · 9:30 PM ET @ Blues

ESPN, TVAS, SN-PIT

Age 326'1"194 lbsShoots RightSundbyberg, SWE

Current Season

GP

60

Goals

24

Assists

24

Points

48

+/-

-2

S%

14.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 12@ WSH000-2218:47
Apr 11vs WSH000-2216:57
Apr 9@ NJD000+1818:06
Apr 5vs FLA202+1318:16
Apr 4vs FLA112-1517:19

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

Playoffs
Rakell's Postgame Fireworks

Jakub Rakell steps up big in the locker room after a game that has everyone buzzing on April 11. The Ducks winger dishes on what went right - and wrong - against a divisional foe that's been owning the Pacific standings. With playoff positioning on the line this late in the season, Rakell's take could signal a shift for Anaheim's postseason push.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Trades & Rumors
Rakell Lights Lamp Twice, Pens Head to Devils

Rickard Rakell reminds everyone why the Penguins traded for him with a two-goal punch that has Pittsburgh buzzing heading into Newark. The Devils' defense, still smarting from recent leaks, faces a Pens squad that's found its snarl just when the playoff race tightens. This matchup carries extra weight as both teams jockey for positioning in a crowded Metro Division.

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News
Luostarinen's Stick Costs Him $5K Fine

Eetu Luostarinen catches Rickard Rakell with a high stick, and the league doesn't hesitate with the wallet. Fines like this hit the bottom line quick in a cap world where every dollar counts for UFAs and roster tweaks. Rakell, no stranger to battles up front, shakes it off but you know his Penguins locker room feels the sting of these chippy moments late in the season.

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Rakell, Hughes, Thomas Earn NHL's Three Stars

Rickard Rakell, Jack Hughes and Robert Thomas grab the NHL's three stars honors after turning heads league-wide with their play. Rakell keeps proving why Pittsburgh's extension was a steal, while Hughes dances through defenses like it's his personal playground. Thomas continues his quiet dominance from St. Louis' top line, the kind that front offices whisper about in offseason war rooms. These picks signal who's carrying teams deep into April.

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News
Rakell Claims NHL's Top Weekly Star

The NHL hands its premier weekly honor to Pittsburgh's Rickard Rakell, rewarding a stretch that's turned heads in the Steel City. Rakell has been the Penguins' go-to scorer when the games tighten up, fueling talk of a late playoff push. With the Pens clinging to wildcard hopes, his hot hand raises the stakes for every shift down the stretch.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Playoffs
Hughes Grabs NHL's 2nd Star Nod

New Jersey's Jack Hughes earns the NHL's Second Star of the Week honors, joining Rakell at the top and Thomas in third for their dominant stretches. Hughes has been the Devils' engine, piling up points that keep their Atlantic Division dreams alive. With playoffs looming, his form signals New Jersey could be a dark horse in the East.

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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 2 years 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 32 years old and was born in Sundbyberg, SWE.