Ruhwedel was sent to AHL Hartford on Friday.
Ruhwedel has an assist in five appearances with the Rangers in 2024-25. K'Andre Miller (upper body) was activated off injured reserve in a corresponding move.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Picks up helper in loss
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Ruhwedel notched an assist and three hits in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes.
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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Recalled Friday
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Ruhwedel was summoned from AHL Hartford on Friday.
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 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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Sent to minors
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Ruhwedel was assigned to AHL Hartford on Tuesday.
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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Summoned from minors
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Ruhwedel was promoted from AHL Hartford on Tuesday.
Ruhwedel has suited up for only 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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Assigned to minors
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Ruhwedel was reassigned to AHL Hartford on Sunday.
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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Called up Wednesday
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Ruhwedel was recalled from AHL Hartford on Wednesday.
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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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Placed on waivers
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The Rangers put Ruhwedel on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Unavailable Friday
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Ruhwedel will miss Friday's preseason game against the Islanders.
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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Practicing in non-contact sweater
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Ruhwedel (undisclosed) practiced in a red non-contact sweater Thursday, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
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.
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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Inks one-year pact
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Ruhwedel inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Friday.
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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Rangers' Chad Ruhwedel: Traded to Rangers
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Ruhwedel was traded to the Rangers from the Penguins on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Ruhwedel has spent the past eight seasons in Pittsburgh -- this year, he's registered just one goal and three assists through 47 contests. The 33-year-old will bring his physical presence to New York, as he's logged 75 hits and 37 blocked shots this campaign. He will most likely serve as nothing more than a depth option for the Rangers down the stretch.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Available against Golden Knights
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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.
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.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Suffers injury Monday
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Ruhwedel (undisclosed) was injured in the third period of Monday's 3-0 win over Seattle.
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.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Posts rare point in win
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Ruhwedel scored on his only shot in Monday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.
Ruhwedel is a stay-at-home defenseman averaging a career low in ice time (12:24). His personal best 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.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Off injured reserve
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Ruhwedel (lower body) was removed from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
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.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Designated for injured reserve
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Ruhwedel (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
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.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Officially labeled week-to-week
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Ruhwedel (lower body) is considered week-to-week according to coach Mike Sullivan, Pens Inside Scoop reports Tuesday.
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.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Scores first goal of 2022-23
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Ruhwedel netted a goal in a 4-3 victory over Washington on Saturday.
Ruhwedel's marker came midway through the second period to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0. It was his first goal and fifth point in 42 contests this season. Ruhwedel was held off the scoresheet over his previous seven outings. The 32-year-old defenseman hasn't recorded more than 13 points in a single campaign, so he's never been a significant offensive contributor.
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Penguins' Chad Ruhwedel: Surprising two-point effort
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Ruhwedel recorded two assists in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.
The veteran defenseman was in and out of the lineup due to injury and went 27 games without getting onto the scoresheet from mid-November through the All-Star break, but he's suddenly produced three helpers in his last three games. Ruhwedel has never had more than 13 points in an NHL season, however, and 2022-23 doesn't figure to break that pattern given his lack of power-play time and bottom-pairing role.
