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Maple Leafs Target Rakell Amid Penguins' Veteran Shakeup

8/9/2025

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are eyeing a trade for Pittsburgh's Rickard Rakell to boost their scoring for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season. Meanwhile, Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas is on the hunt for younger, NHL-ready talent, willing to part with veterans like Rakell and Bryan Rust, who are drawing attention from several teams.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are eyeing a trade for Pittsburgh's Rickard Rakell to boost their scoring for the upcoming 2025-26 NHL season. Meanwhile, Penguins' GM Kyle Dubas is on the hunt for younger, NHL-ready talent, willing to part with veterans like Rakell and Bryan Rust, who are drawing attention from several teams.