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Rickard Rakell | Winger

Team: Anaheim Ducks
Age / DOB:  (20) / 5/5/1993
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 191
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Although Rickard Rakell wasn't able to stick with Anaheim this season, Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau sees it as a positive experience.
Rakell was returned to the OHL after recording no points and a minus-two rating in four NHL games. "I think he learned a lot," Boudreau said. "I think he's better prepared now. When he comes into camp next year, he's coming here to win a job. Not to just turn pro." Rakell has 13 goals and 30 points in 32 OHL games this season. Feb 14 - 8:46 AM

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Rickard Rakell has been returned to OHL Plymouth.

Rakell had no points and a minus-two rating in four games with the Anaheim Ducks. His experience in the NHL should help him and it wouldn't be surprising if he gets a serious look during the Ducks' training camp next season.
Feb 13 - 9:58 AM

There is still no clarity with regards to whether Rickard Rakell will stay in the NHL or be returned to juniors.

General manager Bob Murray said the Ducks have not decided if he'll stay with them. The 19-year-old has played in four games this year, has a minus-two and is averaging 8:57. The team is allowed to play him in five games without burning a year of free agency.
Feb 2 - 7:40 PM

There has been no decision made at this time on whether or not the Anaheim Ducks will keep Rickard Rakell or send him back to junior hockey.

The Ducks are allowed to play teenagers up to five games this season without burning up a year of eligibility of free agency and Rakell now sits at three as Anaheim has sat him out a game. Rakell is currently seeing fourth line time but coach Bruce Boudreau is pleased with his play. "He hasn't played a tremendous amount but he looks comfortable there," Boudreau said. "He accepts responsibility he can skate. He's not afraid. He's doing a lot of good things. One day, whether it's tomorrow or five years from now, he's going to be a very good hockey player." Rakell is pointless this season but is worth picking up in keeper leagues if you can stash him for a few years.
Jan 29 - 5:55 AM

Coach Bruce Boudreau has been impressed by the play of 19-year-old Rickard Rakell.

Boudreau made his comments Monday afternoon before the Ducks defeated the Flames. "I thought he did good," Boudreau said. "Again, one game. I don't want to get like we've won the Cup or anything. For a 19-year-old kid that just came in, I thought his first period was obviously jittery. But I thought once he settled in, he and his linemates had opportunities to score." Boudreau was happy with his defensive smarts and is not ready to send the youngster back to the CHL.
Jan 22 - 5:40 AM

Rickard Rakell made his NHL debut Saturday night against the Canucks.

The 19-year-old played 9:49 and had two shots on goal, while slotting on the Ducks' fourth line, a spot coach Bruce Boudreau said may be where he stays during his five-game look because he's a "responsible" player. For Rakell, it was a dream come true. "I shouldn't say surprised [to have made the team] but I'm happy with what I've achieved so far and that they gave me the chance," Rakell said. "Now it's just up to me to show them that I can play at this level."
Jan 20 - 10:05 AM

Rickard Rakell will participate in the Anaheim Ducks' training camp.

Rakell has 13 goals and 30 points in 31 games. We don't expect him to play for Anaheim, but the camp should be a good experience for him.
Jan 11 - 9:29 AM

Anaheim draft picks Rickard Rakell and William Karlsson contributed two assists each for Team Sweden in a 7-4 win against Finland on Monday.

Rakell, who was selected by the Ducks in first round of the 2011 draft, has picked up five helpers and 16 penalty minutes in four games so far with the Sweden in the tournament. Anaheim snagged Karlsson with 53rd overall pick in the same draft class. The victory gave Sweden a bye to the semifinals where they will wait for the quarterfinal winners along with Canada.
Jan 1 - 1:04 PM

Rickard Rakell registered an assist in Sweden's 3-2 shootout win over Switzerland at the World Junior Championship in Ufa.

The Anaheim Ducks got Rakell with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NHL entry draft and signed an entry-level deal with the team this past summer. Rakell has a respectable 30 points in 30 games in the OHL with the Plymouth Whalers this season but he is not projected to be a fantasy gem in the NHL as his offensive skills are lacking. However, he does have the potential to be an excellent third-liner and penalty killer.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 06:57:00 PM

Rickard Rakell will attend Team Sweden's selection camp.

Rakell has 13 goals and 30 points in 30 games with the OHL Plymouth Whalers. He's one of six players that's on Sweden's preliminary roster after representing the country last year. Rakell and Sweden won gold in the 2012 World Junior Championships.
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 08:48:00 AM

Rickard Rakell had a trio of assists, but Plymouth lost to Kitchener on Saturday night in a shootout 5-4.

Rakell has 28 points in 27 games this season. He's a forward with some flair but he should be a few years from making it up to the NHL.
Sat, Dec 1, 2012 11:28:00 PM

Rickard Rakell scored two goals and registered an assist in the Plymouth Whalers' 4-3 victory against the Erie Otters.

Rakell has 12 goals and 25 points in 25 OHL games this season. He was claimed with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks.
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 09:46:00 PM

Rickard Rakell earned a goal and two assists in Plymouth's 4-1 triumph against Saginaw on Tuesday afternoon.

The first-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 draft has been clicking at nearly a point-per-game pace in the OHL with a total of 16 in his opening 17 matches. Rakell was signed to an entry-level deal by the Ducks this past summer. Ottawa first-rounder Stefan Noesen had two markers for the Whalers in the contest for a strong showing as well.
Tue, Nov 6, 2012 04:44:00 PM

Rickard Rakell scored the opening goal in a 2-1 win for Plymouth versus Peterborough on Thursday night.

The Anaheim draft pick is playing in his third season of junior hockey and he has picked up seven points in nine contests so far.
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 09:27:00 PM

Rickard Rakell has inked a three-year, entry-level contract.

Rakell was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He had 28 goals and 62 points in 60 OHL games with the Plymouth Whalers in 2011-12.
Mon, Jul 2, 2012 01:52:00 PM

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