Opinion: It's Time To Demote Rickard Rakell From The Top Line

TRENDINGBrewers take 3-0 NLCS leadBats stun Snell, DodgersCaleb's return won't solve it allNFL updatesFantasy Basketball Draft KitStory byStory byOpinion: It's Time To Demote Rickard Rakell From The Top LineHunter HodiesThu, October 15, 2026 at 3:51 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTakeaways: Defense, Goaltending Falter In Penguins' 5-3 Loss To BlackhawksThe Pittsburgh Penguins delivered a questionable effort against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday in response to a near-flawless performance Saturday.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsThe highs and lows of young goalies (and other quick Penguins thoughts)The Pittsburgh Penguins have to be ready for some games like this.SB NationKingerski: There’s Something Wrong with the PenguinsDefensive defensemen are getting burned, both with bad pinches and in the defensive zone. 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