Alex DeBrincat vs Rickard Rakell
Alex DeBrincat carries a $7.9M cap hit against $7.5M expected, while Rickard Rakell carries $5M against $7.4M. The gap is -$370K versus +$2.4M in surplus. Both play RW and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Alex DeBrincat | Rickard Rakell |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Position | RW | RW |
| Age | 28 | 33 |
| Contract type | RFA | UFA |
| Cap hit | $7.9M | $5M |
| Expected cap hit | $7.5M | $7.4M |
| Surplus | -$370K | +$2.4M |
| Grade | C | B |
| TOI per game | 20:00 | 19:50 |
| Points | 16 | 9 |
| Next contract | $13M · 7 yrs · from 2027-28 | — |