Tkachuk Trade Fallout: Penguins Eye Rakell Before Draft
Brady Tkachuk's trade demands could push the Penguins to secure Ryan Rakell using their 22nd pick.
Brady Tkachuk's recent trade demands and the Ottawa Senators' acquisition of high draft picks have created a potential pathway for the Pittsburgh Penguins to target top-six winger Ryan Rakell. With the Senators holding the ninth overall pick, the Penguins might consider leveraging their 22nd overall pick to facilitate a deal. However, Ottawa's pressing need for multiple top-six forwards complicates the equation, making the Penguins' task more challenging.
