Impact Ruhwedel was sent to the AHL in late October, and he's tallied two assists over seven appearances with Hartford. He'll rejoin the NHL club after Victor Mancini was sent down Wednesday.
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Called up Wednesday Ruhwedel was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.
Placed on waivers The Rangers put Ruhwedel on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Ruhwedel saw action in just one of the Rangers' first six games, picking up a pair of hits, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. Should he pass through waivers, Ruhwedel -- who is on a one-year, two-way contract, will likely be sent to AHL Hartford.
OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Ruhwedel (undisclosed) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.
Impact Ruhwedel is expected to be available for Opening Night against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup. He provided one goal, four points, 90 hits and 44 blocked shots in 52 regular-season games between the Rangers and Penguins in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Friday Ruhwedel will miss Friday's preseason game against the Islanders.
Impact Ruhwedel had a goal, four points, 90 hits and 44 blocks in 52 regular-season games between Pittsburgh and the Rangers in 2023-24. The 34-year-old defenseman might serve on the third pairing if he's healthy in time for the Rangers' Opening Night against the Penguins on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Practicing in non-contact sweater Ruhwedel (undisclosed) practiced in a red non-contact sweater Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ruhwedel went into the boards hard during Tuesday's preseason win over the Devils, and while it's not yet clear what injury he's dealing with, he was limited during Thursday's practice session. Whether his ailment will hinder his availability for Friday's preseason finale against the Islanders remains to be seen.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
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Rangers re-sign defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year contract
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Inks one-year pact Ruhwedel inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Friday.
Impact The fact that Ruhwedel signed a two-way deal doesn't bode well for him seeing a lot of minutes with New York this season. The 34-year-old blueliner has made a career out of being a seventh defenseman, one that includes a Stanley Cup championship, so he won't necessarily be playing a bunch with AHL Hartford. Regardless, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting much out of Ruhwedel even when he does get into the lineup.
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Traded to Rangers Ruhwedel was traded to the Rangers on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Impact Ruhwedel has spent the past eight seasons in Pittsburgh, this year he's registered one goal and three assists. The 33-year-old will bring his physical presence to New York as he's logged 75 hits and 37 blocked shots. He will most likely slide into the second or third defensive pairing.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Available for Saturday Ruhwedel (undisclosed) feels fine after exiting Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle for precautionary reasons and should be available Saturday versus Vegas, per Wes Crosby of NHL.com.
Impact Ruhwedel, who left the game after absorbing a hit from Eeli Tolvanen, believes he could have even returned before the conclusion of Monday's contest if the hit had occurred earlier. Ruhwedel has a goal, two points, 38 hits and 23 blocks in 28 outings in 2023-24. He'll likely serve on the third pairing Saturday.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers injury Monday Ruhwedel (undisclosed) was injured in the third period of Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle.
Impact Head coach Mike Sullivan wasn't able to provide an update on Ruhwedel's status following the contest. The 33-year-old defender left the game after taking a hit from behind from Eeli Tolvanen. It's unclear at this time if Ruhwedel will be available to play Saturday versus Vegas.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Posts rare point in win Ruhwedel scored on his only shot in Monday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
Impact Ruhwedel is a stay-at-home defenseman averaging a career low in ice time (12:24). His career high in points took place in 2021-22, when he added four goals and nine assists through 78 games. Ruhwedel has a pair of points through 25 contests this season.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Off injured reserve Ruhwedel (lower body) was removed from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Ruhwedel has an assist, 18 hits and 14 blocks in 15 contests this season. Although this move indicates that he's available, Ruhwedel might be a healthy scratch Saturday versus Toronto.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Traveling with team Ruhwedel (lower body) has begun skating and joined the Penguins on their three-game road trip, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports Monday.
Impact Ruhwedel isn't expected to be in action against the Flyers on Monday but could be an option later in the trip if he is cleared to practice with the team. Even if he does receive medical clearance, the blueliner is far from a lock to crack the lineup ahead of Ryan Shea or John Ludvig.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for injured reserve Ruhwedel (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Impact Ruhwedel's designation for injured reserve shouldn't come as a surprise considering he was labeled week-to-week by coach Mike Sullivan. By putting the veteran defenseman on IR, the Penguins will be able to either activate John Ludvig (concussion) or call up a blueliner from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Even when healthy, Ruhwedel is far from a lock for the lineup and could find himself serving as a healthy scratch periodically.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially labeled week-to-week Ruhwedel (lower body) is considered week-to-week according to coach Mike Sullivan, Pens Inside Scoop reports Tuesday.
Impact Ruhwedel's injury comes at a bad time for the Penguins as Pierre-Olivier Joseph (lower body) is already on injured reserve. Unless John Ludvig (concussion) is ready to play against the Rangers on Wednesday, Pittsburgh will need to call up a player from the minors to fill out the third pairing. Ty Smith would likely have the inside track though both Taylor Fedun and Xavier Ouellet have NHL experience.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers lower-body injury Ruhwedel left Sunday's game against Vegas with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Impact Ruhwedel logged 10:46 of ice time and two hits before exiting the contest. Head coach Mike Sullivan did not have an update ready on the veteran blueliner after the game. Ruhwedel has one assist in 15 games this season.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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