And veteran center Rickard Rakell could be the next to go. The Pittsburgh Penguins began what can only be described as an on-the-fly retool with the trading of defenseman Marcus Pettersson last week.

That player we’re referring to is right winger Rickard Rakell. The 31-year-old didn't have the best performance last season – posting just 15 goals and 37 points in 70 games – and he has ...

When Team Sweden assistant GM Patric Hornqvist called Rickard Rakell back in December to let him know he didn’t make their initial roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off, of course, he was disappointed.

Rickard Rakell had but three words to describe recently getting the news that he’d be joining Sweden for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. “Hornqvist called me,” Rakell said, referring to ...

Rakell lit the lamp, took three shots on goal and blocked two shots in Friday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. Rakell found the back of the net nine minutes into the second quarter to level the score ...

That player we’re referring to is right winger Rickard Rakell. The 31-year-old didn't have the best performance last season – posting just 15 goals and 37 points in 70 games – and he has another three ...

Rickard Rakell was named to Team Sweden's roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off on Tuesday. The Pittsburgh Penguins forward will replace center William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights ...

Rakell scored a goal on four shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Devils. Rakell continues to play well on offense -- he has just two goals over his ...

Rickard Rakell is one of the players who has been a nice surprise for them, but are his days in Pittsburgh numbered? Last season, Rakell had 15 goals in 70 games. Coming into this season ...

There are many hockey fans out there wondering why Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Rickard Rakell was left off of Sweden's 4 Nations Face-off roster, and rightfully so. Rakell has put up 23 goals and ...

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. Rakell is replacing injured Vegas Golden ...

Rakell has registered 45 points through 53 games with Pittsburgh and currently ranks second on the team in scoring. He leads the team in goals with 23. With almost 30 games remaining in the ...