If Dubas did trade Rust and Rakell, though, he could gain key pieces for his attempt at a very fast, machine-like rebuild.

The Carolina Hurricanes were interested in both Rust and Rakell before signing former Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers to ...

With Rakell and Rust still on the roster, the Penguins can achieve that goal while also providing Crosby with the best ...

No status on Hinostroza was offered. For Rakell, this is the latest stumble in a tough season. ... While Rakell has struggled, Rust has thrived. In 17 games, he has 16 points ...

CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Both Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell, set to become unrestricted free agents July 13, told reporters that they are interested in re-signing with the Penguins at their end-of-season ...

There are many hockey fans out there wondering why Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Rickard Rakell was left off of Sweden's 4 Nations Face-off roster, and rightfully so. Rakell has put up 23 goals and ...

In 13 games as the top line since a 5-4 home win against the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 27, Rust (17), Crosby (15) and Rakell (13) have combined for 45 even-strength points.

Bryan Rust has not just been a bright spot for the Pittsburgh Penguins, he has been a legitimately good top-line scorer. ... Kris Letang, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell in the summer of 2022, ...

Ever since the announcement of those rosters, though, Rakell and Rust have hit new strides. In the eight games since the Dec. 4 announcements, Rakell has put up six goals and seven assists for 12 ...

His current linemates — Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell — also have some big numbers they are trying to reach for themselves. Let’s start with Rust.

With those numbers, Rust sits in fifth on the team for points-per-60 at 2.62. Much like it did with Rakell, being left off the Team USA National Team has been a big motivating factor for the 32 ...

Rust and Rakell enjoyed career seasons in 2024-25. Rust scored 31 goals and registered 65 points in 71 games, both career-high scoring totals, while largely playing alongside captain Sidney Crosby.