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Rickard Rakell salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, personal life, wife, girlfriend, parents, family

Find out about Rickard Rakell's salary, net worth, contract details, cap hit, personal life, wife, girlfriend, parents, and family.

Rickard Rakell is a Swedish professional ice hockey player known for his position as a right winger for the Pittsburgh Penguins. 


Salary

For the 2024–25 NHL season, Rakell's base salary is $6,000,000, with a cap hit of $5,000,000. 


Net worth 

His net worth is around $10 million, accrued from his earnings in the NHL franchise from sources such as salary bonuses and endorsement deals.


Personal life 

Rickard Rakell was born in Sollentuna, Sweden.

Girlfriend/Wife/Partner

N/A

Parents and family 

Details about Rakell's parents or family background are not widely publicised.


Contract Details

Rakell and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to a six-year, $30,000,000 contract extension in 2022 which includes an average annual salary of $5,000,000 and would expire at the end of the 2027–28 season.


Position, Draft and Scouting 

Rickard Rakell plays as a right winger. He was draughted 30th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 1st round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.


Best Season

Rakell's standout season in the NHL was the 2017–18 campaign, where he recorded 69 points (34 goals, 35 assists) in 77 games.


Awards and Achievements

N/A


International Career

Rakell has represented Sweden in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships.