While Kyle Dubas shouldn't necessarily rush into any deals, it seems the time has come to trade Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell.

Penguins Rumors: 4 Teams Linked To Rickard Rakell Pittsburgh Penguins forward Rickard Rakell has been creating plenty of chatter in the rumor mill again now that the off-season is here.

This incoudes star wing Rickard Rakell, who many teams have shown real interest in. While there have been all sorts of rumors around Rakell, it could take a lot for the team to move him.

With no championship hopes, the Pens should look to sell high on scoring winger Rickard Rakell. The 32-year-old winger had a resurgent 2024-2025 campaign, scoring 35 goals and adding 35 assists.

For now, anyway. Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell remain considerable commodities on the trade market and, league and Penguins sources said, opposing teams still have heavy interest in both wingers.

Coming off a 35-goal season in 2024-25, Rakell would give the Kings a much needed top-six winger as they try to take the next step in their Stanley Cup hopes.

Rakell Comes with Team Control at Affordable Price The Blackhawks would get Rickard Rakell for the next three seasons at a cap hit of $5 million. The 32-year-old would be a solid addition for the ...

Entering the offseason, Pittsburgh is expected to shop the likes of Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell, and Ryan Graves, among others.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have low expectations for the 2025-26 NHL season. Those expectations will get even lower if they decide to deal Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust or both this offseason.

As the NHL offseason continues, one of the more interesting teams around the league is the Pittsburgh Penguins. After missing the postseason last year, ...

This incoudes star wing Rickard Rakell, who many teams have shown real interest in. While there have been all sorts of rumors around Rakell, it could take a lot for the team to move him.