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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 Trade Watch: Rust, Rakell, Letang In The Spotlight

The Penguins are drifting into trade-season territory, and the names floating around are not throwaway pieces. Rust, Rakell, and Letang are all under the microscope as the front office starts weighing where this thing is headed. That is the part fans never love and rival GMs always do - when a contender’s core starts feeling a little too available. The next move here could say plenty about how aggressively Pittsburgh plans to reshape the roster.

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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.