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On YouTubePittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / September 3
Pittsburgh Penguin Rickard Rakell’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season
September brings the start of training camp and fantasy hockey. This article projects Rickard Rakell’s point production this year. Similar to our previous point projection on Sidney Crosby, it will be generated through the use of a predictive model that blends scoring rate, age adjustment, team context, and projected durability.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 2
Would the Proposed Return in a Rakell Trade to the Canucks Be Enough?
The Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins were linked recently in a trade proposal article by Josh Wegman of The Score. In that article, he posted
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / August 18
Penguins' Rickard Rakell Predicted to Return to Southern California
As the Pittsburgh Penguins look for a potential trade of veteran Rickard Rakell, the team has held firm in its strong asking price. Rakell is scheduled to make $5 million in each of the next three seasons, which could complicate some things.
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Athlon Sports / August 14
Minnesota Wild Predicted to Trade for Rickard Rakell
As the Pittsburgh Penguins gauge the NHL for potential trade partners, the ultimate goal is to land future assets while getting younger. Pittsburgh is firmly entering a rebuild, and it has the front office discussing some of its veteran players with teams.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Ottawa Senators Predicted to Land Penguins Star
The NHL offseason has slowed down a bit, but there are still moves to be made from a few teams. Every year, there are late offseason moves that tend to heavily impact the playoff race.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / August 13
Penguins Predicted to Trade Rickard Rakell to East Rival
As the Pittsburgh Penguins look around the NHL for trade options regarding a few veteran players, it seems that a deal could come sooner rather than later.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10
Leafs’ Proposed Blockbuster Trade Could Jeopardize Future
A recent trade pitch suggesting the Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell from the Pittsburgh Penguins is undeniably a bold and wild idea.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / July 29
Kraken Reportedly Eyeing Penguins All-Star Trade
As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue trade talks centered around wing Rickard Rakell, the veteran has drawn a lot of interest around the league. The Penguins may be able to net some strong assets for him in any deal, but there is also a high asking price to move the wing.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Athlon Sports / July 25
Maple Leafs Linked to Potential Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust Trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a team to watch as the NHL offseason continues. Pittsburgh has a few players that could be traded, and the front office has discussed different deals all summer.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 23
NHL Insiders Link Oilers in Possible Blockbuster Trade for Two Penguins 30-Goal Scorers
NHL insider David Pagnotta revealed the Oilers are searching for a top-six scorer, which led NHL analyst Levi Pike to suggest Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / July 18
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 17
Five more NHL trade candidates to watch until 2026 deadline
We took a look at five likely trade candidates between now and the upcoming trade deadline on Wednesday. Let's take a look at five additional candidates.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14
Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners in deal for $15M forward
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for a top-six forward, and according to one source, the Pittsburgh Penguins may be the perfect trade partner.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9
Teams maintain interest in pair of Penguins forwards
With the main wave of free agency behind them, teams that missed out on big-name signings may now be shifting their focus to the trade market.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Canucksarmy / July 8
Should the Canucks trade for available Penguins wingers Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell?
The free agent cupboards are bare, with the likes of Jack Roslovic headlining the best available players on the market. Yet, there’s a lot of talk around the league about teams not being happy with their roster and will look to attack the trade market to fill their voids.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 8
Red Wings Labeled 'Too Perfect' Fit for Veteran Penguins Forward
The Detroit Red Wings' long playoff drought could push general manager Steve Yzerman to explore aggressive trade options during the offseason in a desperate attempt to crack the playoffs next season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / June 28
Penguins Should Trade Rickard Rakell Before Free Agency
While the one Pittsburgh Penguin who is receiving the most trade buzz this offseason is Erik Karlsson, there is another valuable Penguin who garnered interest from teams at the 2025 Trade Deadline but has not reemerged this offseason as a trade candidate.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / February 11
We now know what it would take for the Penguins to trade Rickard Rakell
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their trade plans quite clear before the deadline, and when it comes to Rickard Rakell, the team would need a massive offer.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / February 4
A Wrong is Righted, Rickard Rakell Named to Team Sweden
Perhaps it is a bad thing for the Pittsburgh Penguins, but a wrong has been righted. Penguins winger Rickard Rakell has been named a late addition to Team Sweden for the coming Four Nations Face-Off, which begins in Montreal next week.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / January 20
Rakell Out vs. Kings; Penguins Honor LA Firefighters
LOS ANGELES — The Pittsburgh Penguins players and coaches honored the LA firefighters Monday. The coaches donned the hats on the ice while the players wore the LAFD hats in the locker room Monday after the team’s morning skate.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / December 24
There’s a Reason Rakell Has Regained His Scoring Touch
Rickard Rakell is, by nature and by trade, a goal-scorer. Not a perennial contender for the Rocket Richard Trophy, to be sure, but a guy who can be counted on to produce on a fairly regular basis.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 20, 2024
NHL bets: Two plays for Tuesday, Feb. 20
Our two hockey plays fell yesterday, but that's no reason to be discouraged. We're back today with some fresh looks on the ice, as a few home teams in particular should be able to get some goals going tonight.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / January 31, 2024
Penguins Need to Trade Forward Before Deadline
PITTSBURGH – Ever since joining the Pittsburgh Penguins at the 2022 NHL trade deadline, Rickard Rakell has been a pillar of consistency. No matter where he slotted in on the Penguins roster, whether on the first line or second line, Rakell has brought a regular pace to the team.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15, 2023
Report provides injury update on Penguins' Rickard Rakell
The voice of the Pittsburgh Penguins Josh Getzoff reported on Friday that Penguins winger Rickard Rakell is back at the team’s practice in a regular practice jersey.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Penguins on SI / December 5, 2023
Rickard Rakell's Return Will Bring Stability to Penguins Lineup
The 2023-24 season has not begun according to plan for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The same could be said for forward Rickard Rakell, who is rehabbing an upper-body injury that has held him out of the lineup since November 19th.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21, 2023
Penguins reveal bad news on Rickard Rakell injury
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivanissued multiple injury updates Tuesday morning, the most pressing being that forward Rickard Rakell is out “longer-term” with an upper-body injury.
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