Rickard Lars Gunnar Roland Rakell is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a forward. For the 2025/2026 NHL season, he plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Profile and Wiki
Nationality: Sweden
Full Name: Rickard Lars Gunnar Roland Rakell
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight: N/A
Place of birth: Sollentuna, Sweden
Date of Birth (Birthday): 5 May 1993
Ethnicity: N/A
Teams Played: Pittsburgh Penguins, Anaheim Ducks
Position: Forward
What is Rickard Rakell's salary and contract in 2026?
Rickard Rakell's salary is $4.80M for the 2025/2026 NHL season. A breakdown of his contract shows a cap hit of $5.00M and a base salary of $4.80M.
What is Rickard Rakell's net worth in 2026?
Rickard Rakell has an estimated net worth in the region of $10 million accrued from his earnings from professional ice hockey contracts, endorsement deals, investments and bonuses.
Career Timeline and Statistics
Amateur Ice Hockey
Major junior
Rickard Rakell played for the AIK IF ice hockey team's J18 Elit and J20 Elit as a defensive player before switching to a forward role when he turned 14.
He went on to become one of the key offensive players in the AIK IF junior teams, which include the J18 Allsv and J20. He was later drafted 41st overall by the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) 2010 Import Draft.
Rakell was outstanding in his rookie season with the Whalers and earned a place in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. He was ranked 34th among all OHL players eligible for the 2011 NHL entry draft. He also totalled 20 goals and 43 points in 49 games.
Rakell was drafted 30th overall in the first round by the Anaheim Ducks in the NHL Combine in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He attended the Ducks' training camp but returned to the Whalers for the 2011–12 season.
In his second season, he helped the Whalers qualify for the OHL playoffs. He later signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks on 3 July 2012 but returned to the OHL after participating in the team's training camp.
Rickard Rakell made his NHL debut on 19 January 2013, against the Vancouver Canucks.
Professional ice hockey
Anaheim Ducks - National Hockey League (NHL)
Rickard Rakell was reassigned to the Anaheim Ducks' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals, ahead of the 2013–14 season. He began on a bright note and was eventually recalled by the Ducks to the NHL. However, he was returned to the Admirals.
He made a series of moves between the AHL' Admirals and the Anaheim Ducks before settling fully in the NHL.
Rakell played a significant number of games in the 2013–14 season in the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks and eventually helped the team to reach the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Rickard Rakell became a regular player in the Anaheim Ducks roster and helped the franchise qualify for the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.
In the 2015–16 season, he was also one of the key players in the team as the team once again qualified for the post-season playoffs. On 14 October 2016, he signed a six-year contract with an average annual value of $3.8 million with the Anaheim Ducks.
Rakell continued to be a key figure in the Ducks' setup and helped the team qualify for the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. On 25 February 2018, he recorded his first career NHL hat-trick in the game against the Edmonton Oilers even as the Ducks qualified for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Pittsburgh Penguins - National Hockey League (NHL)
Rickard Rakell joined the Pittsburgh Penguins on 21 March 2022 after being traded by the Anaheim Ducks. He quickly became a regular player in the team even though some performances brought mixed results.
Later in 2022, Rakell signed a six-year, $30 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has been one of the most consistent players in the team.
International Career
Rickard Rakell represents Sweden in international ice hockey competition. He won gold and silver medals in the World Junior Championships. He was also one of the main players as the national team won gold at the World Championships.
Rickard Rakell has been one of the regulars in the Swedish ice hockey team for major tournaments.
Early life
Rickard Rakell was born in Sollentuna, Sweden. He played junior ice hockey for the AIK IF development teams, such as the J18 Elit and J20 Elit. He was one of the outstanding talents in the team, leading to his eventual move to North America.
Place of birth: Where was he born?
Rickard Rakell was born in Sollentuna, a municipality in Stockholm County in east-central Sweden.
Personal life: His family, parents, father, mother, brothers and sisters
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about the Rickard Rakell family.
What is the player's true Ethnicity
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Wife
Unfortunately, we currently do not have detailed information about Rickard Rakell's wife, partner, spouse or girlfriend.