Penguins and Ducks Complete Huge Deadline Deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks have snuck in a last minute deadline deal as the Penguins have acquired Rickard Rakell from the Ducks in exchange for forwards Zach Aston-Reese, Dominik Simon, a second-round pick and a prospect.
Sources: Rickard Rakell to the Pens.
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) March 21, 2022
Rickard Rakell is heading to the #pens for a prospect and second-round pick.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 21, 2022
Zach Aston-Reese, Dominik Simon, a prospect and 2022 second-round pick apparently the return to ANA from PIT on Rickard Rakell. Trade call not yet done so nothing official just yet.
— Bobby Margarita (@TSNBobMcKenzie) March 21, 2022
A huge move for the Penguins who were not interested in trading any of their first-round picks or top prospects, and their still able to land a talent like Rakell who will fit into head coach Mike Sullivan's system perfectly.
So far in 51 games this season, Rakell has recorded 16 points and 28 points. He's making $3.78 million against the cap and it's quite likely the Ducks retain some salary in the move.
Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsRickard Rakell is a great add for the Penguins, a versatile forward who can really move the needle anywhere in the top nine. He's had a really nice bounce-back campaign this season, especially defensively. pic.twitter.com/PdD8qwl9B6
— dom at the athletic (@domluszczyszyn) March 21, 2022
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