Opinion: It's Time To Demote Rickard Rakell From The Top Line Rickard Rakell has been brutal to start the 2026-27 season, and it's time to demote him. 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Is Ville Koivunen Turning A Corner? 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Former Penguins' Forward, Beloved In Locker Room, Announces Retirement 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Utah Mammoth Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Florida Panthers At Pittsburgh Penguins Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Penguins Release Full Training Camp Roster: Injuries, Surprises, What To Expect 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Colorado Avalanche Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Vegas Golden Knights Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Takeaways: Penguins Can't Sustain Fast Start, Allow Five Unanswered Goals In 5-2 Loss To Avalanche 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Penguins Announce Series Of Roster Moves On Wednesday 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Montreal Canadiens Preview: Lineups, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Opinion: It's Time To Demote Rickard Rakell From The Top Line The Hockey News - Pittsburgh Penguins Thu, Oct 15, 2026 Rickard Rakell has been brutal to start the 2026-27 season, and it's time to demote him. Opinion: It's Time To Demote Rickard Rakell From The Top Line Rickard Rakell has been brutal to start the 2026-27 season, and it's time to demote him. 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Is Ville Koivunen Turning A Corner? 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Former Penguins' Forward, Beloved In Locker Room, Announces Retirement 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Utah Mammoth Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Florida Panthers At Pittsburgh Penguins Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Penguins Release Full Training Camp Roster: Injuries, Surprises, What To Expect 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Colorado Avalanche Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Vegas Golden Knights Preview: Lineup Changes, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Takeaways: Penguins Can't Sustain Fast Start, Allow Five Unanswered Goals In 5-2 Loss To Avalanche 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Penguins Announce Series Of Roster Moves On Wednesday 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing Pittsburgh Penguins At Montreal Canadiens Preview: Lineups, Where To Watch 4:16 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing