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.

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 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 ...

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 ...