#67 -
RW
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| 2022-07-11 |
Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a six-year contract extension.
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| 2022-05-15 |
Missed the last 5 playoff games (upper body injury).
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| 2022-05-04 |
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
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| 2022-03-22 |
Missed 3 games (upper body injury).
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| 2022-03-21 |
Acquired from the Anaheim Ducks
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The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired winger Rickard Rakell from the Anaheim Ducks for goaltender Calle Clang, wingers Zach Aston-Reese and Dominik Simon, and a second-round draft pick in 2022. |
Rakell scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's season-finale loss to the Islanders.
Rakell scored a goal on his lone shot in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Sharks.
Is not the scorer he was while posting back-to-back 30-goal seasons before turning 25, but he is still capable of putting the puck in the net and is a solid point producer who can play anywhere up front. He is more of a finisher than a passer and is at his best when playing with a good playmaker. A lack of optimum size continues to be a drawback; he has never been a physical player and can be pushed off the puck at times.
Long Range Potential: Quality, versatile offensive forward.
