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Put on IR Rutta (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Impact Rutta has an assist, 10 hits and 36 blocks in 19 games this season. The move is presumably retroactive to Wednesday, which is when he last played, so Rutta is eligible to be activated in time for next Thursday's contest versus Boston. In the meantime, Marc-Edouard Vlasic might draw back into the lineup.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't finish game Rutta (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Kraken, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Rutta was initially injured in the first period, briefly returned to action and then left for good in the second. The 33-year-old has just one assist over 19 contests for the Sharks this season. If Rutta misses time, Marc-Edouard Vlasic may have a chance to get back in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts first helper with new team Rutta logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Rutta got on the scoresheet for the first time this season when he helped out on a Mike Hoffman tally in the first period. The 33-year-old Rutta has added 14 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 10 hits, eight PIM and a minus-11 rating. He's been a regular in the Sharks' lineup, though he's been limited to a bottom-four role.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanked in Friday's road loss Rutta ended up going scoreless in Friday's 3-0 road loss against the Hurricanes.

Impact Rutta had a busy night, posting three shots on goal with a blocked shot and two hits while ending up with a minus-2 rating in 19:40 of ice time. He also logged a team-high 4:24 of penalty kill time. While he won't help fantasy managers in the scoring department very much, he can be useful for blocked shots and hits in deeper pools.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Rutta (abdomen) skated in Group C at the Sharks' first on-ice practice Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Rutta underwent core muscle surgery in April, but his availability for training camp wasn't in doubt. The 33-year-old blueliner had nine points in 56 outings with the Penguins last year, but he could receive power-play time with the Sharks, who have a lack of established scoring options on defense.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be healthy for camp Rutta (abdomen) "should be" ready for training camp, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Rutta underwent core muscle surgery in April but it shouldn't affect his availability for his first camp as a Shark. San Jose GM Mike Grier also noted that the 33-year-old blueliner could see some power-play time. Rutta hasn't scored a power-play point since his rookie campaign in 2017-18.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to San Jose Rutta (abdomen) was traded to San Jose on Sunday as part of a three-team deal with Pittsburgh and Montreal.

Impact The Sharks also obtained Mikael Granlund and a 2024 first-round pick, which is top-10 protected, from the Penguins as well as Mike Hoffman from the Canadiens. Erik Karlsson, who was the big piece in the trade, was dealt to Pittsburgh. Rutta could be ready for training camp after undergoing core muscle surgery in April. He was initially given an 8-10 week timetable for his recovery. The 33-year-old blueliner accounted for three goals, six assists, 70 blocked shots and 71 hits over 56 games last season. Rutta could occupy a spot on San Jose's second pairing going into the 2023-24 campaign.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins D Jan Rutta had core muscle surgery Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta underwent core muscle surgery this week in St.

APRIL 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rob Rossi: Jan Rutta had successful core-repair surgery... - The Athletic Jan Rutta had successful core-repair surgery, Penguins announced. His recovery time is 8-10 weeks.

APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Has successful core muscle surgery Rutta underwent successful core muscle surgery this week, according to Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Rutta will need 8-10 weeks to recover and is expected to be at full strength in time for the start of training camp in September. Rutta missed 26 of the Penguins' last 40 games as he was battling the injury. He ended the season with three goals and nine points in 56 games.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Thursday Rutta (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus Minnesota on Thursday, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Rutta has missed 10 straight games and the Penguins have suffered, going 4-6-0. He has three goals and nine points in 53 games with 68 hits and blocked shots this season.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Thursday's lineup Rutta (lower body) will play Thursday versus the Wild.

Impact Rutta will return from a 10-game absence. He's set to play alongside Mark Friedman on the Penguins' third pairing, with Chad Ruhwedel exiting the lineup to accommodate Rutta's return.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continues skating with team Rutta (lower body) was on the ice with the Penguins on Tuesday but is not expected to play versus the Devils, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Rutta has been skating with the team for a few days now but has yet to be cleared to get back into the lineup. Tuesday will mark the 32-year-old defenseman's 10th consecutive absence due to his lower-body problem. Once cleared to play, Rutta figures to knock either Mark Friedman or Chad Ruhwedel from the lineup.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Sunday Rutta (lower body) won't play Sunday versus the Flyers.

Impact Rutta will miss his ninth consecutive contest. He has picked up three goals, nine points, 62 shots on goal, 68 blocked shots and 68 hits in 53 games this season. Mark Friedman is expected to play again Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Jan Rutta practicing with Penguins on Friday... - The Athletic Jan Rutta practicing with Penguins on Friday. He’s wearing a white jersey, presumably indicating non-contact.

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Skating but won't play Thursday Rutta (lower body) skated prior to Thursday's matchup with Nashville but didn't participate in line rushes and won't be in the lineup, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Rutta will be out of action for his seventh consecutive contest due to his lingering lower-body issue. While the fact that he has begun skating is a step in the right direction, the Czech native should probably be considered questionable, at best, heading into a back-to-back versus the Bruins and Flyers on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team in Detroit Rutta (lower body) did not travel for Tuesday's clash with the Red Wings.

Impact Rutta will be out of action for his sixth straight contest due to his lingering lower-body problem. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran blueliner was stuck in a 33-game goal drought dating back to Nov. 23 versus Calgary. During that stretch, the Czech native notched just four assists and shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside even once cleared to play.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with lower-body issue Rutta was labeled week-to-week Monday due to his lower-body problem.

Impact Rutta's absence, combined with that of Marcus Pettersson (lower body) and Jeff Petry (upper body) will stretch the Penguins' blue-line depth. Even when healthy, Rutta isn't exactly an offensive force considering he has just one point in his previous 11 outings. For now, Mark Friedman and Taylor Fedun will make up the bottom pairing.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Rossi: Jan Rutta taking AM skate with Penguins. He... - The Athletic Jan Rutta taking AM skate with Penguins. He didn’t finish loss Tuesday night after taking puck off inner leg.

MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Good to go Rutta (undisclosed) will be available for Thursday night's game versus the Rangers, Rob Rossi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Look for Rutta to slot into his usual bottom-pairing role versus New York. The 32-year-old defender has collected just one helper through his last 10 contests.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Petry, Jan Rutta depart early from Penguins' loss to Montreal, no updates on statuses The Penguins’ blue line had to endure life not only without Dmitry Kulikov in their latest loss. Both Jeff Petry and Jan Rutta exited early...

MARCH 15, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rob Rossi: No update on defensemen Jan Rutta or a Jeff... - The Athletic No update on defensemen Jan Rutta or a Jeff Petry, both of who left game in third period.

MARCH 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rob Rossi: Jan Rutta went down after absorbing a... - The Athletic Jan Rutta went down after absorbing a point-shot. He's gonna need help off the ice. Penguins already lost Dimitry Kulikov (week to week) wit...

MARCH 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits after blocked shot Rutta left Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens after blocking a shot in the third period, Seth Rorabaugh of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Rutta needed some help off the ice after blocking the shot. The 32-year-old's status wasn't updated after the game, but more information should be made available before Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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