Montreal Canadiens linked to Penguins winger Rickard Rakell amid trade talk
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens are exploring trade options to enhance their offense this offseason. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman suggested Penguins winger Rickard Rakell as a potential target. The 33-year-old has two years remaining on his $30 million contract and recorded 48 points in 60 games last season. However, Rakell’s age may not align with Montreal’s current team-building timeline. Additionally, a trade would require both Rakell’s approval and suitable terms from the Penguins, who prefer young, NHL-ready players in return.
- •Montreal Canadiens seek to improve offense through trades.
- •Elliotte Friedman links Penguins winger Rickard Rakell to Montreal.
- •Rakell has a $30 million contract with manageable cap hit.
- •Trade obstacles include Rakell's age and no-trade list.
- •Penguins prefer NHL-ready players in any potential deal.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — ‘No Idea If It’s Even Possible’ — Penguins’ $30,000,000 Winger Linked in Canadiens Trade Rumors
"The Montreal Canadiens continue to search for ways to add more offense this offseason, and with the free-agent market offering precious few proven top-six scorers, the trade market has become the obvious place to look. Now, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has linked a veteran Pittsburgh Penguins winger to Montreal, although he admits a deal may be easier said than done.
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