NHL:
With Rakell's three-year term and eight-team no-trade, what is the most realistic package the Penguins could expect in a Rakell deal, and which teams would be most aggressive if they were interested?
Qwiket AI:
Rakell’s no-trade constrains the market; a realistic package would center on a first-round pick plus a prospect or mid-tier roster player. Contenders with cap space and a need for a scoring winger—think teams like Calgary or Minnesota—could dip in, but Pittsburgh would want a young cost-controlled forward or defenseman plus draft capital to offset term and cap hit. The market would probably move slowly until ownership clarity emerges, with teams balking at the perceived premium until a clear rebuild path is evident.
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Pittsburgh Penguins: