RANGERS ADD RUHWEDEL
The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round draft pick in 2027.
What does it give the New York Rangers
The Rangers currently have Zac Jones as their seventh defenseman, but the team decided to add more depth in the form of Ruhwedel. The latter is a right-shooting blueliner, so he will be a serviceable addition to the playoff-bound Blueshirts.
What does it give the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are selling at the trade deadline, so GM Kyle Dubas did well to secure a fourth-round pick in '27 in exchange for veteran Ruhwedel. Ruhwedel played a lot for Pittsburgh this season, but the team wants to get younger down the stretch.
Fantasy impact
There is no fantasy impact here.
