Player Discussion Rickard Rakell

[Mr Rogers]

I didn't realise how far wide Sami's wrister was going. That was really a beautiful deflection by Rick. Both of his playoff goals have so far been nice deflections.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I didn't realise how far wide Sami's wrister was going. That was really a beautiful deflection by Rick. Both of his playoff goals have so far been nice deflections.

And that wasn't an accident either.

 

[Ducks in a row]

I didn't realise how far wide Sami's wrister was going. That was really a beautiful deflection by Rick. Both of his playoff goals have so far been nice deflections.

Nice to see him score. Wish to see him score from a shot.

 

[Boo Boo]

I didn't realise how far wide Sami's wrister was going. That was really a beautiful deflection by Rick. Both of his playoff goals have so far been nice deflections.

All three actually - he got a deflection goal in the stars series a few years ago as well as last year vs the jets. I believe they were both overtime goals too

 

[Mr Rogers]

All three actually - he got a deflection goal in the stars series a few years ago as well as last year vs the jets. I believe they were both overtime goals too

Oh yes, forgot about that one. Iirc that was the first goal he ever scored at the NHL level

 

[DaDucks*]

As mentioned before game 5, he lost 17 pounds from his recent illness.

 

[KeepItDeep]

Now that the WCOH is over for Rakell and he'll be off the ice for at least a couple weeks recuperating from his abdominal adhesions surgery, I would expect his contract negotiations would kick into high gear.

I don't believe his negotiations have to wait on Lindholm's, because the Ducks know exactly how much they can afford or are willing to give each player. They desperately need both of them, so why not get the ball rolling?

 

[duxfan1101]

Now that the WCOH is over for Rakell and he'll be off the ice for at least a couple weeks recuperating from his abdominal adhesions surgery, I would expect his contract negotiations would kick into high gear.

I don't believe his negotiations have to wait on Lindholm's, because the Ducks know exactly how much they can afford or are willing to give each player. They desperately need both of them, so why not get the ball rolling?

Pretty sure he's still in Sweden recovering

 

[KeepItDeep]

Pretty sure he's still in Sweden recovering

You don't believe they cannot conduct negotiations electronically, do you?

Phone convos, FaceTime, emails (on secure systems), faxes, etc. are all a part of every negotiation.

And if they agree on terms, there is no doubt in my mind that Bob Murray would not be on a plane to Sweden tonight.

 

[snarktacular]

We're a budget team and you expect Bob to call long distance?

 

[Ducks DVM]

You don't believe they cannot conduct negotiations electronically, do you?

Phone convos, FaceTime, emails (on secure systems), faxes, etc. are all a part of every negotiation.

And if they agree on terms, there is no doubt in my mind that Bob Murray would not be on a plane to Sweden tonight.

Well, it wouldn't be BM, it'd be some underling, assuming anything other than a fax/email was required. Murray still had way too much work to do.

But this needs to be getting done DURING the tournament. Training camp will be half over by the time it ends.

 

[KeepItDeep]

Well, it wouldn't be BM, it'd be some underling, assuming anything other than a fax/email was required. Murray still had way too much work to do.

But this needs to be getting done DURING the tournament. Training camp will be half over by the time it ends.

This was my whole point I started with.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Given where Ricky is now, he either needs to accept he is getting a bridge deal, sign an offer sheet, or sit out the season. Given that Hampus isn't making progress on his desired "security" deal, there is no way Bob would give Ricky one.

 

[pesko]

Can't see this posted anywhere, so:

 

[Paul4587]

Did Rakell go back to Sweden for the surgery? Why wouldn't he stay in North America?

 

[Kalv]

Did Rakell go back to Sweden for the surgery? Why wouldn't he stay in North America?

I think he went to Sweden, yes.

Good question, but i`d assume it`s something to do with him being without a contract

 

[Nordic*]

So, regardless, Rakell will probably not be in the starting lineup on opening day? Or if he is, he will not be in great shape.

Right?

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Did Rakell go back to Sweden for the surgery? Why wouldn't he stay in North America?

Wasn't he already in Sweden?

 

[Paul4587]

Wasn't he already in Sweden?

He was in NA for World Cup I think.

 

[Quackery]

He was in NA for World Cup I think.

I thought they played in Sweden (or was it Finland?) in the pre-tournament games.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

So, regardless, Rakell will probably not be in the starting lineup on opening day? Or if he is, he will not be in great shape.

Right?

By the timetable we've been given he should be back in time so I don't see any reason to assume the worst.

 

[alcolol]

Did Rakell go back to Sweden for the surgery? Why wouldn't he stay in North America?

My guess is he had surgery in Sweden for reasons pertaining to medical insurance.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I thought they played in Sweden (or was it Finland?) in the pre-tournament games.

Yeah. The story was that he stayed behind in Sweden or whatever when the team left for its next game. I'm 99% sure he didn't travel in excruciating pain from NA to Sweden for surgery.

 

[KeepItDeep]

Ryan Strome just re-signed with NYI for $5mil/ 2yrs, according to McKenzie. So a 2.5mil cap hit.

This is a real valid comp for Lindholm. If anything Rakell doesn't deserve as much.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

Ryan Strome just re-signed with NYI for $5mil/ 2yrs, according to McKenzie. So a 2.5mil cap hit.

This is a real valid comp for Lindholm. If anything Rakell doesn't deserve as much.

That's not any sort of comp for Lindholm whatsoever.