Nikita Kucherov vs Rickard Rakell
Nikita Kucherov carries a $9.5M cap hit against $12.7M expected, while Rickard Rakell carries $5M against $7.4M. The gap is +$3.2M versus +$2.4M in surplus. Both play RW and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Nikita Kucherov | Rickard Rakell |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Tampa Bay Lightning | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Position | RW | RW |
| Age | 33 | 33 |
| Contract type | RFA | UFA |
| Cap hit | $9.5M | $5M |
| Expected cap hit | $12.7M | $7.4M |
| Surplus | +$3.2M | +$2.4M |
| Grade | A | B |
| TOI per game | 21:02 | 19:50 |
| Points | 20 | 9 |
| Next contract | — | — |