Rickard Rakell Struggling With Illness

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Updated: September 12, 2016

According to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell is struggling with an illness at the World Cup of Hockey.

Marcus Kruger (upper-body injury) is on the ice for Sweden. Rickard Rakell (illness) is not. #WCH2016

— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) September 11, 2016

Joe McDonald of ESPN.com also reported the news.

Team Sweden forward Rickard Rakell, who missed Saturday’s game due to illness, is not practicing with the team… https://t.co/mD3Fz6SMgc

— Joe McDonald (@ESPNJoeyMac) September 11, 2016

Rakell is a former first round pick of the Ducks in the 2011 NHL Draft. He has spent his entire career with the club recording his highest point production last season.

Rakell appeared in 72 games last season recording 20 goals and 23 assists. He averaged a career high 16:04 average time on the ice. The Ducks forward should be able to make some contributions to the Sweden team if he is able to recover in time.

As more information surfaces on the health of Rakell we will keep you up to date.

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