Chad Ruhwedel - NHL News & Rumors

Heads to minors Ruhwedel was sent to AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact Ruhwedel has an assist in five appearances with the Rangers in 2024-25. His reassignment leaves the Rangers with six healthy defensemen on the roster unless K'Andre Miller (upper body) is ready to return for Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in loss Ruhwedel notched an assist and three hits in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact This was Ruhwedel's first point in five NHL appearances this season. He's played in four straight contests and should continue to have a spot in the lineup as a veteran on the third pairing. Zac Jones and Urho Vaakanainen are likely to compete for the last spot in the lineup -- they're both left-handed defensemen, whereas Ruhwedel's a righty, with an opening on that side of the blue line following the Rangers' trade of Jacob Trouba to the Ducks. Ruhwedel likely won't produce enough offense to be a factor in fantasy, as his career high in points is 13 from the 2021-22 campaign.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pyotr Kochetkov assists on 2 goals, stops 22 shots to lead the Hurricanes to a 3-1 win over Rangers

Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 22 shots and assisted on two goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 3-1

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled Friday Ruhwedel was summoned from AHL Hartford on Friday.

Impact Ruhwedel has three assists in 11 games with Hartford in 2024-25. K'Andre Miller sustained an upper-body injury Wednesday and was put on injured reserve Friday, so Ruhwedel's promotion gives the Rangers a seventh healthy defenseman. New York will is gearing up for a back-to-back set against LA and St. Louis on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, so perhaps Ruhwedel will draw into at least one of those two games.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Ruhwedel was assigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Ruhwedel hasn't made an appearance with the Rangers since Oct. 19. New York only has six defensemen on its roster at the moment, so the right-shot blueliner could be recalled ahead of Friday's game against Pittsburgh if the club is accruing cap space.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from minors Ruhwedel was promoted from AHL Hartford on Tuesday.

Impact Ruhwedel has only suited up for one NHL game with the Rangers this season. The right-shot blueliner will likely serve as New York's seventh defenseman in Wednesday's divisional matchup against the Hurricanes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to minors Ruhwedel was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Sunday.

Impact Ruhwedel and Victor Mancini headed down to the minors Sunday, which could bode well for the availability of Zac Jones (upper body) ahead of Monday's matchup against St. Louis. The 34-year-old Ruhwedel has been a healthy scratch for the last six games, and he's appeared in only one game for the Rangers this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Wednesday Ruhwedel was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.

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.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers and restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider agree on contract extension

The New York Rangers and up-and-coming defenseman Braden Schneider have agreed on a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension

JULY 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers re-sign defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year contract

The New York Rangers have signed veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year contract

JULY 12, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NYR vs WPG: Chad Ruhwedel Pregame Media Availability | March 19, 2024

MARCH 19, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Welcome Back, Chad Ruhwedel | Pittsburgh Penguins

MARCH 16, 2024 • YOUTUBE

NYR vs STL: Chad Ruhwedel and Jack Roslovic Pregame Media Availability | March 9, 2024

MARCH 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

NYR vs STL: Chad Ruhwedel and Jack Roslovic Pregame Media Availability | March 9, 2024

MARCH 9, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Rangers pick up D Chad Ruhwedel in trade with Penguins The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft....

MARCH 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Penguins Acquire 2027 Fourth-Round Draft Pick in Exchange for Chad Ruhwedel | Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired a 2027 fourth-round draft pick from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Chad Ruhwedel, it...

MARCH 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Penguins trade Chad Ruhwedel to New York Rangers for 2027 4th-round pick Chad Ruhwedel’s time in Pittsburgh has ended after eight seasons. The reliable defenseman was dealt to the Rangers on Friday afternoon in ex...

MARCH 8, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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