Penguins re-sign Rickard Rakell to six-year extension

Rickard Rakell, who joined the Penguins in a midseason trade, will be staying in Pittsburgh long term.

The 29-year-old Swedish right winger signed a six-year contract extension with the Penguins on Monday. Rakell's new deal runs from 2022-23 to 2027-28 and will pay him $5 million per season on average.

"Rickard proved that he is a great addition to our team this season," Pittsburgh general manager Ron Hextall said in a