Why haven’t the Penguins traded Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust?

Story byStory byWhy haven’t the Penguins traded Rickard Rakell or Bryan Rust? PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 31: Rickard Rakell #67 of the Pittsburgh Penguins scores against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 31, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images) | NHLI via Getty Images Adam GretzWed, August 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSurveying the pro tryout market for the PenguinsVeterans looking to latch on and earn an NHL contract via a pro tryout (PTO) are a hallmark event of the NHL preseason. 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