In addition to Rakell, defenseman Chad Ruhwedel will be sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis because of an undisclosed ailment, and forward Bryan Rust is being evaluated for an unspecified injury.

The Carolina Hurricanes were interested in both Rust and Rakell before signing former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to ...

CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Both Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, set to become unrestricted free agents July 13, told reporters that they are interested in re-signing with the Penguins at their end-of-season ...

PuckPedia indicates the Leafs have $5.33 million in cap space for this season with 23 active roster players under contract.

With Rust’s status for this week “to be determined,” as Sullivan said, the Penguins face a daunting four-game swing through Western Canada and Seattle without their two best wingers: Rust ...

In 13 games as the top line since a 5-4 home win against the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 27, Rust (17), Crosby (15) and Rakell (13) have combined for 45 even-strength points.

Ever since the announcement of those rosters, though, Rakell and Rust have hit new strides. In the eight games since the Dec. 4 announcements, Rakell has put up six goals and seven assists for 12 ...

Bryan Rust has not just been a bright spot for the Pittsburgh Penguins, he has been a legitimately good top-line scorer. ... Kris Letang, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell in the summer of 2022, ...

Rust and Rakell enjoyed career seasons in 2024-25. Rust scored 31 goals and registered 65 points in 71 games, both career-high scoring totals, while largely playing alongside captain Sidney Crosby.

Rust also had two assists and Crosby finished with a goal and three assists. Rickard Rakell and Erik Karlsson each had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who have won three of four.

The 2023-24 season was a nightmare for Rakell, who entered the season fresh off of a 28-goal campaign. “I feel like what happened last year and what is happening this season are two different ...