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The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without one of their top goal scorers in Rickard Rakell when they try to return to the win column at home against the St.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Penguins’ Injury Update: Rickard Rakell Undergoes Successful Surgery

Following an injury on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Sunday that forward Rickard Rakell will miss the next several weeks of the NHL season while recovering from successful surgery.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Penguins’ Rickard Rakell out 6-8 weeks with hand injury

The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to go without one of their most productive forwards to this point in the year for well over a month. The team announced on Sunday that veteran winger Rickard Rakell underwent a successful hand surgery that will keep him out of the lineup for the next six to eight weeks.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Rickard Rakell undergoes surgery, to miss six to eight weeks

Saturday, Rakell took a puck to the hand vs. Columbus, was clearly bothered and did not return.

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Penguins activate Bryan Rust, assign Ville Koivunen to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins have made a pair of roster moves heading into Saturday's matchup against the Rangers. The team announced (X link) that they have activated winger Bryan Rust from injured reserve.

Pittsburgh 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.

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.

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Ottawa Senators Predicted to Land Penguins Star

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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 / August 9

Insider Believes Penguins Trade Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust Before NHL Opener

As the NHL offseason starts to wind down, the Pittsburgh Penguins remain one of the more fascinating teams across the league. The Penguins have been rumored to be discussing different trade deals for some of their veteran players.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / House of Hockey / August 8

Insider Leaks Kyle Dubas' Demands For a Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell Trade

Kyle Dubas has reportedly had a very high asking price for his trade chips this summer, and now Josh Yohe has revealed the key piece he wants in a trade.

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.

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.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Penguins, Maple Leafs could be trade partners for forward

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 acquires goalie Arturs Silovs in trade with Canucks

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