Sweden has selected Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins to its roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

While defenseman Marcus Pettersson is still catching most of the attention, it also felt certain the Penguins would find a trade partner for Rickard Rakell ... second wild card spot in the ...

The Penguins got goals from Sidney Crosby and Rickard ... three from Rakell. Their special teams are one reason they remain tied with the Ottawa Senators for the second wild-card spot.

The Penguins and Senators are in direct competition for a Wild Card spot, as mentioned. And trading Rickard Rakell to a direct competitor could be counterproductive. At least, if Pittsburgh is ...

Regarding speculation involving one of the Penguins' veterans, Josh Yohe of The Athletic clarified on Wednesday that Rickard Rakell is unlikely ... for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern ...