CHAD
RUHWEDEL
#5 -
D
Status
On roster
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
191 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
11
years
Debut
Apr 13, 2013
Born
May 7, 1990
(34 yrs)
San Diego, California
Signed
Signed by Buffalo in 2013.
Acquired
Acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh in 2024.
VS.
Chad Ruhwedel
STAT RANK
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-12 |
Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year two-way contract.
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| 2024-03-08 |
Acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins
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The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round draft pick in 2027. |
| 2023-12-16 |
Missed 11 games (lower body injury).
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| 2023-11-21 |
Lower body injury, injured reserve.
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| 2023-01-02 |
Missed 2 games (upper body injury).
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2016-17 (Pittsburgh) |
| HE | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2012-13 |
| NCAA | East First All-American Team East First All-American Team | 2012-13 |
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Ruhwedel inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Rangers on Friday.
Rotowire
Fri, Mar 08, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Ruhwedel was traded to the Rangers from the Penguins on Friday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Scouting Report
The mobile defenseman continues to hold down an NHL job by being able to step into the lineup at a moment's notice and not show any signs of rust (even after being out of the lineup for long periods of time). He generally does not try to do more than he is capable of and is at his best in a stay-at-home defenseman role. His lack of size (and overall talent) can be a hindrance at times.
Long Range Potential: Depth defenseman.
