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Rickard Rakell

Born:May 5, 1993Draft:2011 Ducks, 30th Overall
Hometown:Sollentuna, SWEPosition:C/LW/RW
Known For:Shoots:Right
National Team:SwedenCurrent Team:Pittsburgh Penguins

Rickard Lars Gunnar Roland Rakell (born 5 May 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 30th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks.

Rickard Rakell Pittsburgh Penguins
Rickard Rakell, Pittsburgh Penguins (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

Rickard Rakell Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
Feb. 21, 2022Anaheim DucksPittsburgh Penguins2022 2nd-Round Pick (
Tristan Luneau)
Zach Aston-Reese
Calle Clang
Dominik Simon

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Achievements

  • J18 SM Gold Medal — 2008-09
  • Rikspucken 2nd Place — 2008-09
  • U16 SM Silver Medal — 2008-09
  • U17 WHC Bronze Medal — 2009-10
  • CHL Top Prospects Game — 2010-11
  • U20 WJC Gold Medal — 2011-12
  • U20 WJC Silver Medal — 2012-13
  • NHL Most Game Winning Goals (10) — 2016-17
  • NHL All-Star Game — 2017-18
  • World Championship All-Star Team — 2017-18
  • World Championship Gold Medal — 2017-18

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