The Pittsburgh Penguins could be looking to move some of their players this offseason, specifically both Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, and with a little money left over, do the Los Angeles Kings make sense as a potential fit for Rakell?
The Kings would have to move money out, considering Rakell has a $5 million cap hit, and the Kings only have $2,668,833 in cap space, but Rakell’s ability to score and play solid hockey in the defensive zone makes him an enticing asset to try and move some money around for.
Rakell, who is 32 years old, scored 35 goals and added 35 assists for 70 points through 81 games last season. His offensive importance can’t be denied, but that doesn’t mean he would be a good fit for the Kings.
Would Adding Him Make Sense?
In this situation, though, he could plug into the second line with ease. He could bolster the Kings’ top six and become one of their key scorers heading into the 2025-26 season.
Realistically, adding him likely cancels out the questionable moves the Kings made this offseason and puts them into contention to make it out of the Western Conference, and gives them a real shot at making a push for a Stanley Cup.
His ability to drive the play offensively while being able to complement any player he is a linemate with makes him someone the Kings should be all over.
Of course, one player doesn’t make a team, but he could be a perfect fit and the final piece to the puzzle that allows them to finally get over the hump.
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