Rickard Rakell has heard the rumors that he was almost traded at last season’s trade deadline, but he’s glad they didn’t come true. That possibility never materialized, and Rakell, 32 ...

The Blackhawks would get Rickard Rakell for the next three seasons at a cap hit of $5 million. The 32-year-old would be a solid addition for the remainder of his contract.

For now, anyway. Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell remain considerable commodities on the trade market and, league and Penguins sources said, opposing teams still have heavy interest in both wingers.

This incoudes star wing Rickard Rakell, who many teams have shown real interest in. While there have been all sorts of rumors around Rakell, it could take a lot for the team to move him.

“Erik Karlsson, Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell and Ryan Graves are all up for grabs for the right price, and the Penguins may also be willing to take on a contract or two given their cap space.

The Blackhawks would get Rickard Rakell for the next three seasons at a cap hit of $5 million. The 32-year-old would be a solid addition for the remainder of his contract.

As the NHL offseason continues, one of the more interesting teams around the league is the Pittsburgh Penguins. After missing the postseason last year, ...