Rickard Rakell is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who plays in the National Hockey League (NHL). Rakell currently plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins as their Left Wing. The 30th overall pick of the 2011 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks, Rakell has also played for his national team and won the gold medal in the 2018 World Championships.
As a Left Wing, Rickard Rakell reportedly earns around $3,800,000 as his yearly salary from Pittsburgh Penguins. Further, Rickard Rakell has an estimated net worth of over $10 million. Additionally, he is dating his girlfriend, Emmeli Lindkvist.
On 2nd July 2012, Rakell signed his first 3 years $2.775 million contract with Anaheim.
He reportedly signed a 6 year / $22,800,000 contract with Anaheim Ducks on 14 October 2016. In 2019, he had an average salary of $3,800,000 annually while Ryan Kesler was among the highest earners of the team with an annual salary of $6,875,000.
Back in 2019, Rickard Rakell's net worth is calculated as over $7 million which is less compared to Sidney Crosby having a net worth above $55 million.
Some of his career contract and earnings, including bonus and incentives:
| YEAR | TEAM | SALARY |
| 2013-2014 | Anaheim Ducks | $128,393 |
| 2014-2015 | Anaheim Ducks | $925,000 |
| 2015-2016 | Anaheim Ducks | $832,500 |
| 2016-2017 | Anaheim Ducks | $3,800,000 |
| 2017-2018 | Anaheim Ducks | $3,800,000 |
| 2018-2019 | Anaheim Ducks | $3,800,000 |
| 2019-2020 | Anaheim Ducks | $3,800,000 |
| 2020-2021 | Anaheim Ducks | $3,800,000 |
| 2021-2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | $3,800,000 |
As of 2022, Rakell has an estimated net worth is $10 million.
Rickard Rakell is married to Emmeli Lindkvist.
They were in a romantic relationship for quite a long time. Rickard Rakell didn't take much time in his relationship. By January 2019, they were already engaged. In August 2021, the couple tied the knot.
In January 2022, Rakell revealed he and his wifey, Emmeli is expecting a baby via Instagram. He wrote, "Mom & Dad est. summer 2022 I love you"
The duo is spotted at different places hanging out. Further, they also share each other's pictures on their social account due to which their relationship is quite buzzy and viral these days. Despite the busy schedule of Rickard Rakell, they spend quality time together.
Besides these, Rickard Rakell and Emmeli Lindkvist are both pet lovers. Talking about his body measurement, his height is 6 feet and 2 inches whereas his weight is 91kgs.
Rickard Rakell was born on 5 May 1993, in Sollentuna, Sweden to parents Bob Rakell and the name of his mother is still to be revealed in media. As per his nationality, he is Swedish and belongs to the White ethnic group. Further, his star sign is Taurus. He grew up along with his brother, Robin Rakell.
In the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks drafted Rakell 30th overall. He signed a contract with the Ducks for three years at the entry-level on July 3, 2012.
After the 2012–13 NHL lockout on January 19, 2013, Rakell played his first NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks. On November 8, 2013, he registered his first NHL point, an assist in a game against the Buffalo Sabres on an Andrew Cogliano goal.
Later, Rakell signed a six-year contract with the Ducks on October 14, 2016. Currently, his names appear in a roster along with his fellow teammates such as Jakob Silfverberg, Ondrej Kase and many more.
