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.

Rickard 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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