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Rakell on Red Alert, But Grateful After Near Trade by Penguins

Rickard Rakell has heard the rumors that he was almost traded at last season’s trade deadline, but he’s glad they didn’t come true. The Pittsburgh Penguins winger was reportedly on the radar of several teams at the deadline and early in this offseason.

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