Chad Ruhwedel

Age 29 May 7, 1990
San Diego USA
Defense shoots right
5'11" 180 cm
191 lbs 87 kg
ELC Signing Age 22
Waivers Signing Age 22
UFA Year 2017
Agent George Bazos
  • Cap Hit: $700,000
  • 0.9% of team cap space
  • Accumulated Cap Hit: $0
  • Year 1 of 2 year contract
  • Expiry Status UFA | 2021 | 31 yrs old
  • Career Earnings: $5,725,000
Transaction History
May 23, 2019 Signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension.
Jan 6, 2019 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Dec 28, 2018 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
Feb 9, 2018 Activated Activated D Chad Ruhwedel from injured reserve.
Jun 22, 2017 Re-signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
Jan 16, 2017 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jan 6, 2017 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jan 1, 2017 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Dec 17, 2016 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Nov 8, 2016 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Mar 22, 2016 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Mar 19, 2016 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Mar 18, 2016 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Oct 2, 2015 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Apr 13, 2015 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Apr 10, 2015 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Mar 20, 2015 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Mar 16, 2015 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Sep 26, 2014 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Jul 16, 2014 Re-signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year contract.
Mar 8, 2014 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Feb 7, 2014 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Jan 24, 2014 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Dec 23, 2013 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Dec 17, 2013 Recalled Recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Sep 23, 2013 Assigned Assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Apr 13, 2013 Signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a three-year contract.
2018-2019 Regular Season Stats

Chad Ruhwedel		 GP G A P +/- PIM TOI GF% xGF% Rel xGF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60
Pittsburgh Penguins 18 1 1 2 -9 4 260 33.33 55.95 2.85 52.77 2.81 0.23 0.46
Chad Ruhwedel Stats by Elite Prospects Chad Ruhwedel Advanced Stats by Offside Review
Career Stats
Season Team League GP G A TP PIM TOI GF% xGF% Rel xGF% CF% Rel CF% G60 P60 Playoffs GP G A TP PIM
2007-2008 Los Angeles Jr. Kings U18 Midget 0 0 0 0 0
2008-2009 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 55 0 11 11 30 Playoffs 4 0 1 1 0
2009-2010 Sioux Falls Stampede USHL 58 5 17 22 55 Playoffs 3 0 1 1 0
2010-2011 UMass-Lowell NCAA 32 2 13 15 10
2011-2012 UMass-Lowell NCAA 37 6 19 25 26
2012-2013 UMass-Lowell NCAA 41 7 16 23 20
Buffalo Sabres NHL 7 0 0 0 0 96 50.00 30.21 -9.50 40.50 -5.60 0.00 0.00
2013-2014 Rochester Americans AHL 47 4 24 28 22 Playoffs 5 2 3 5 0
Buffalo Sabres NHL 21 0 1 1 2 323 38.46 46.44 9.25 42.83 4.50 0.00 0.00
Rochester Americans Spengler Cup 3 0 0 0 0
2014-2015 Rochester Americans AHL 72 10 26 36 22
Buffalo Sabres NHL 4 0 1 1 0 49 100.00 55.42 24.43 43.96 12.81 0.00 1.24
2015-2016 Rochester Americans AHL 59 10 16 26 26
Buffalo Sabres NHL 1 0 0 0 0 13 65.54 15.44 45.18 -12.18 0.00 0.00
2016-2017 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 28 4 12 16 12
Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 34 2 8 10 8 507 60.00 44.53 -8.11 49.78 -0.86 0.24 0.83 Playoffs 6 0 0 0 0
2017-2018 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 44 2 3 5 16 650 43.90 50.48 -4.17 52.43 -0.71 0.18 0.46 Playoffs 12 0 0 0 0
2018-2019 Pittsburgh Penguins NHL 18 1 1 2 4 260 33.33 55.95 2.85 52.77 2.81 0.23 0.46
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins AHL 5 1 4 5 2
Chad Ruhwedel Stats by Elite Prospects | Chad Ruhwedel Advanced Stats by Offside Review

Active Contract

Signing Team
Signing Date May 23, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent George Bazos
Buyout Calculator
Potential Lockout Year
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,400,000 0.86% of cap space
2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $700,000 $700,000
UFA
AAV $700,000 $700,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $700,000 $700,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $700,000 $700,000
Minors Salary $700,000 $700,000
Clauses
UFA Year
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Contract History

Signing Team
Signing Date June 22, 2017
Signing Status UFA
Agent George Bazos
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,300,000 0.87% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019
Cap Hit $650,000 $650,000
UFA
AAV $650,000 $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $650,000 $650,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $650,000 $650,000
Minors Salary $650,000 $650,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 1, 2016
Signing Status UFA (Group 6)
Standard Contract | 1 Years $575,000 0.79% of cap space
2016-2017
Cap Hit $575,000
UFA
AAV $575,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $575,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $575,000
Minors Salary $250,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date July 16, 2014
Signing Status RFA
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,300,000 0.94% of cap space
2014-2015 2015-2016
Cap Hit $650,000 $650,000
UFA (Group 6)
AAV $650,000 $650,000
Performance Bonuses $0 $0
Base Salary $625,000 $675,000
Signing Bonuses $0 $0
Total Salary $625,000 $675,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $675,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team
Signing Date April 13, 2013
Entry Level Contract | 2 Years $1,950,000 1.54% of cap space
2012-2013 2013-2014
Cap Hit $925,000 $925,000
RFA
AAV $975,000 $975,000
Performance Bonuses $100,000 $0
Base Salary $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500
Total Salary $925,000 $925,000
Minors Salary $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year