Chad Ruhwedel

Age 32 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 Jordan Neumann & George Bazos

Cap Hit: $750,000
0.9% of team cap space
Accumulated Cap Hit: $750,000
Year 1 of 1 year contract
Expiry Status UFA | 2022 | 32 yrs old
Career Earnings: $7,175,000

Transaction History

Apr 24, 2022		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel crafted a goal and an assist to complement a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 7-2 rout against the Red Wings.
Mar 17, 2022		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel added a goal in a 3-2 win over the Blues on Thursday.
Feb 19, 2022		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Feb 13, 2022		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel notched an assist, four hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
Feb 1, 2022		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to play Tuesday against Washington, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Feb 1, 2022		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
Jan 13, 2022		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel logged an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Kings.
Dec 19, 2021		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Devils.
Nov 22, 2021		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel produced an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Jets.
Nov 14, 2021	Activated	Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| The Penguins activated Ruhwedel (COVID-19) off virus-related protocols Sunday.
Nov 12, 2021		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel has entered the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols and will not play Saturday in Ottawa.
Nov 11, 2021		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel had a minus-1 rating to go with one shot and two hits in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Panthers. It was his first game back after missing the last three while on the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols list.
Nov 11, 2021	Activated	Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel has officially been activated off the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols list and is slated to return to action Thursday versus Florida, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Nov 10, 2021		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel (COVID-19) was cleared of the league's protocols and resumed skating Tuesday, Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Nov 1, 2021		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel's COVID-19 positive was confirmed by the team Monday, though he remains asymptomatic.
Oct 31, 2021		Pittsburgh Penguins \| Chad Ruhwedel \| Ruhwedel entered the (NHL)'s COVID-19 protocols Sunday.
Aug 28, 2020		Pittsburgh Penguins \| signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a one-year, $750,000 contract extension.
May 23, 2019		Pittsburgh Penguins \| signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year, $1.4 million contract extension.
Jan 6, 2019	Recalled	Pittsburgh Penguins \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Dec 28, 2018	Assigned	Pittsburgh Penguins \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL)
Feb 9, 2018	Activated	Pittsburgh Penguins \| activated D Chad Ruhwedel from injured reserve.
Jun 22, 2017		Pittsburgh Penguins \| re-signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year, $1.3 million contract.
Jan 16, 2017	Recalled	Pittsburgh Penguins \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jan 12, 2017	Assigned	Pittsburgh Penguins \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jan 6, 2017	Recalled	Pittsburgh Penguins \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Jan 1, 2017	Assigned	Pittsburgh Penguins \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Wilkes Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Dec 17, 2016	Recalled	Pittsburgh Penguins \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Nov 8, 2016	Recalled	Pittsburgh Penguins \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
Mar 22, 2016	Recalled	Buffalo Sabres \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Mar 19, 2016	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Mar 18, 2016	Recalled	Buffalo Sabres \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Oct 2, 2015	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Apr 13, 2015	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Apr 10, 2015	Recalled	Buffalo Sabres \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Mar 20, 2015	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Mar 16, 2015	Recalled	Buffalo Sabres \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Sep 26, 2014	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Jul 16, 2014		Buffalo Sabres \| re-signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a two-year contract.
Mar 8, 2014	Recalled	Buffalo Sabres \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Feb 7, 2014	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Jan 24, 2014	Recalled	Buffalo Sabres \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Dec 23, 2013	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Dec 17, 2013	Recalled	Buffalo Sabres \| recalled D Chad Ruhwedel from Rochester (AHL).
Sep 23, 2013	Assigned	Buffalo Sabres \| assigned D Chad Ruhwedel to Rochester (AHL).
Apr 13, 2013		Buffalo Sabres \| signed D Chad Ruhwedel to a three-year contract.

Current Stats
Career Stats

2021-2022 Regular Season Stats

Chad Ruhwedel	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
Pittsburgh Penguins	78	4	9	13	2	14	1,049	50.50	57.90	5.20	53.70	2.50	0.23	0.74
Chad Ruhwedel Stats by Elite Prospects							Chad Ruhwedel Advanced Stats by

Career Stats

	Season	Team	League	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60	Playoffs	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
	2007-2008	Los Angeles Jr. Kings 18U AAA	Gatineau Kiwanis	5	1	3	4	2
	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
	2012-2013	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
	2013-2014	Buffalo Sabres	NHL	21	0	1	1	2	323	38.46	46.44	9.25	42.83	4.50	0.00	0.00
	2013-2014	Rochester Americans	Spengler Cup	3	0	0	0	0									Playoffs	5	2	3	5	0
	2014-2015	Rochester Americans	AHL	72	10	26	36	22
	2014-2015	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
	2015-2016	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
	2016-2017	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
	2018-2019	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins	AHL	5	1	4	5	2
	2019-2020	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	41	2	4	6	12	538	51.30	48.80	-0.80	49.30	-0.30	0.22	0.67
	2020-2021	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	17	0	2	2	14	219	57.10	54.00	5.70	54.00	3.70		0.55
	2021-2022	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	78	4	9	13	14	1,049	50.50	57.90	5.20	53.70	2.50	0.23	0.74	Playoffs	7	0	0	0	0
Chad Ruhwedel Stats by Elite Prospects \| Chad Ruhwedel Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team

Signing Date February 19, 2022
Signing Status UFA
Agent Jordan Neumann & George Bazos

Buyout Calculator

Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,600,000 0.98% of cap space

	2022-2023	2023-2024
Cap Hit	$800,000	$800,000	UFA
AAV	$800,000	$800,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$800,000	$800,000
Signing Bonuses	$0	$0
Total Salary	$800,000	$800,000
Minors Salary	$800,000	$800,000
Clauses
UFA Year
	Buy It Out	Buy It Out

Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date August 28, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Jordan Neumann & George Bazos

Standard Contract | 1 Years $750,000 0.92% of cap space

	2021-2022
Cap Hit	$750,000	UFA
AAV	$750,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$750,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$750,000
Minors Salary	$750,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date May 23, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Jordan Neumann & George Bazos

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

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