Jan Rutta

Age 31 Jul 29, 1990

Pisek CZE

Defense shoots right

6'3" 191 cm

204 lbs 93 kg

ELC Signing Age 26

Waivers Signing Age 27

UFA Year 2018

Agent Allan Walsh

No contract for upcoming season.
View historical contract(s)
Career Earnings: $7,075,000

Transaction History

Jun 24, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta scored a goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.
Jun 7, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta picked up a pair of assists in Tuesday's 4-1 victory over the Rangers.
Apr 29, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (upper body) will be in Friday's lineup against the Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Apr 29, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (upper body) will not play Friday against the Islanders.
Apr 28, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) will not be available Thursday against Columbus, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Apr 26, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) will be held out of Tuesday's tilt with Columbus, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Apr 24, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) left Sunday's game against the Panthers and did not return, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Apr 15, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta has three points in his last six games.
Mar 9, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta tallied an assist in 13:58 of ice time in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Jets.
Feb 11, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta logged an assist and four blocked shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Coyotes.
Feb 10, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche.
Jan 27, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) will play Thursday against the Devils, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Jan 25, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) participated in Tuesday's practice, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Jan 21, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) won't play Friday against Anaheim, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Jan 18, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) is not expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Kings, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Jan 1, 2022		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta has one point in his last 14 games.
Nov 26, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta produced an assist, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Friday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.
Nov 21, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils.
Nov 2, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Thursday's game against Toronto, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Nov 1, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta missed Monday's win over Washington with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Nov 1, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta is not in Monday's lineup against Washington, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Oct 19, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) is in Tuesday's lineup against Florida, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Oct 18, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) was skating in a regular sweater at Monday's practice session, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Oct 16, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) left Saturday's contest versus the Capitals in the second period, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports.
Jul 2, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens in Game 3.
Jun 23, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (undisclosed) had three blocks and one shot Wednesday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders in Game 6.
Jun 23, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Coach Jon Cooper said Rutta (undisclosed) will suit up in Wednesday's Game 6 against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of (NHL).com reports.
Jun 21, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Lightning head coach Jon Cooper did not have an update on Rutta's status after Monday's Game 5 victory against the Islanders, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
Jun 15, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta scored a goal on three shots Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Islanders in Game 2.
May 10, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against Florida, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
May 8, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) won't play Saturday against Florida, Joe Smith of The Athletic reports.
May 7, 2021	Activated	Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup for Friday's game versus Dallas, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
May 4, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) was on the ice in a regular jersey for Tuesday's practice, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Mar 31, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| According to coach Jon Cooper, Rutta (lower body) is "steps back" from returning, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Mar 30, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Blue Jackets.
Mar 25, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta posted an assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.
Mar 9, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) is skating next to Victor Hedman on the team's top defensive pairing Tuesday against Detroit, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Mar 9, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) is on the ice for warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against Detroit and appears set to play, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Mar 9, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) won't play Tuesday against Detroit, but he could return for Thursday's rematch with the Red Wings, (NHL).com reports.
Mar 8, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Head coach Jon Cooper said Monday that he's "hopeful" Rutta (lower body) will play in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
Mar 7, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Blackhawks, per the (NHL)'s official media site.
Mar 5, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta (lower body) will not be available for Friday's tilt with Chicago, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
Feb 5, 2021		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta posted an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.
Dec 22, 2020		Tampa Bay Lightning \| Jan Rutta \| Rutta inked a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Lightning on Tuesday.
Jun 18, 2020	Activated	Tampa Bay Lightning \| activated D Jan Rutta from injured reserve.
Feb 20, 2019	Assigned	Tampa Bay Lightning \| assigned D Jan Rutta to Syracuse (AHL).
Feb 19, 2019	Recalled	Tampa Bay Lightning \| recalled D Jan Rutta from Syracuse (AHL).
Feb 13, 2019	Assigned	Tampa Bay Lightning \| assigned D Jan Rutta to Syracuse (AHL).
Feb 12, 2019	Recalled	Tampa Bay Lightning \| recalled D Jan Rutta from Syracuse (AHL).
Jan 11, 2019	Trade	Tampa Bay Lightning \| acquired D Jan Rutta and a 2019 seventh-round draft pick from the Chicago Blackhawks for D Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 fifth-round pick.
Mar 8, 2018		Chicago Blackhawks \| signed D Jan Rutta to a one-year contract extension.
Feb 23, 2018	Activated	Chicago Blackhawks \| activated D Jan Rutta from injured reserve.
Feb 6, 2018	Injured	Chicago Blackhawks \| placed D Jan Rutta on IR.
Jun 7, 2017		Chicago Blackhawks \| signed D Jan Rutta to a one-year contract.

Current Stats
Career Stats

2021-2022 Regular Season Stats

Jan Rutta	GP	G	A	P	+/-	PIM	TOI	GF%	DFF%	Rel DFF%	CF%	Rel CF%	G60	P60
Tampa Bay Lightning	76	3	15	18	25	47	1,120	62.00	51.70	-0.70	52.00	1.20	0.16	0.96
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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
	2005-2006	HC Plzen U18	Czechia U18	45	2	5	7	18									Playoffs	5	0	0	0	0
	2006-2007	HC Plzen U18	Czechia U18	40	6	21	27	32									Playoffs	8	1	4	5	0
	2006-2007	HC Plzen U20	Czechia U20	1	1	1	2	0									Playoffs	1	0	0	0	0
	2006-2007	Czechia U17 (all)	International-Jr	3	0	0	0	0
	2007-2008	Czechia U18	WJC-18 D1	5	0	0	0	0
	2007-2008	HC Plzen U20	Czechia U20	43	3	15	18	16									Playoffs	5	0	2	2	0
	2007-2008	Czechia U18 (all)	International-Jr	23	0	1	1	20
	2008-2009	SK Trhaci Kadan	Czechia2	2	0	0	0	0
	2008-2009	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia2	2	0	0	0	0
	2008-2009	Pirati Chomutov U20	Czechia U20	38	4	19	23	26									Playoffs	3	1	2	3	0
	2008-2009	IHC Kralove Pisek	Czechia3	2	0	0	0	0
	2008-2009	Czechia U20 (all)	International-Jr	4	0	1	1	0
	2009-2010	SK Trhaci Kadan	Czechia2	18	1	4	5	0									Playoffs	9	0	3	3	0
	2009-2010	Pirati Chomutov U20	Czechia U20	21	5	6	11	14
	2009-2010	HC Klasterec nad Ohri	Czechia3	3	0	1	1	0									Playoffs	5	0	0	0	0
	2009-2010	Czechia U20 (all)	International-Jr	10	1	0	1	12
	2010-2011	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia2	24	0	0	0	10
	2010-2011	Pirati Chomutov U20	Czechia U20	44	14	21	35	40
	2011-2012	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia2	48	2	6	8	16									Playoffs	9	1	2	3	0
	2011-2012	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia Q	3	0	2	2	0
	2012-2013	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia	37	1	3	4	18
	2012-2013	Pirati Chomutov	ET	8	1	1	2	2
	2012-2013	SK Trhaci Kadan	Czechia2	7	0	3	3	0
	2012-2013	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia	6	1	5	6	2
	2012-2013	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia Q	7	0	0	0	6
	2013-2014	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia	17	1	2	3	4
	2013-2014	Pirati Chomutov	ET	3	0	0	0	6
	2013-2014	SK Trhaci Kadan	Czechia2	18	1	3	4	8
	2013-2014	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia	2	0	0	0	2
	2013-2014	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia Q	9	1	1	2	0
	2014-2015	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia2	50	11	16	27	28									Playoffs	11	4	3	7	0
	2014-2015	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia Q	11	1	4	5	22
	2015-2016	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia	44	10	11	21	22									Playoffs	7	1	2	3	0
	2015-2016	Czechia	EHT	3	0	0	0	0
	2015-2016	Czechia (all)	International	7	1	0	1	2
	2016-2017	Pirati Chomutov	Czechia	46	8	24	32	30									Playoffs	17	2	11	13	0
	2016-2017	Czechia	EHT	11	2	2	4	0
	2016-2017	Czechia (all)	International	21	3	4	7	0
	2016-2017	Czechia	WC	8	1	0	1	0
	2017-2018	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	57	6	14	20	24	902	48.84	46.19	-4.87	49.56	-2.57	0.27	0.93
	2018-2019	Chicago Blackhawks	NHL	23	2	4	6	12	330	55.17	41.90	-5.35	49.58	-2.56	0.36	0.91
	2018-2019	Rockford IceHogs	AHL	8	1	3	4	2
	2018-2019	Syracuse Crunch	AHL	18	3	5	8	10
	2018-2019	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	14	0	2	2	4	195	60.00	54.54	4.60	54.07	3.66	0.00	0.62	Playoffs	4	0	2	2	0
	2018-2019	Czechia	WC	10	1	2	3	4
	2018-2019	Czechia	EHT	3	0	1	1	0
	2018-2019	Czechia (all)	International	13	1	3	4	4
	2019-2020	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	33	1	6	7	14	454	60.00	53.30	-0.50	53.20	0.80	0.13	0.79	Playoffs	5	0	1	1	0
	2020-2021	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	35	0	8	8	22	494	57.10	46.70	-5.20	50.70	-0.60		0.61	Playoffs	23	2	1	3	0
	2021-2022	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	76	3	15	18	47	1,120	62.00	51.70	-0.70	52.00	1.20	0.16	0.96	Playoffs	17	1	4	5	0
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Contract History

Signing Team

Signing Date December 22, 2020
Signing Status UFA
Agent Allan Walsh

Standard Contract | 2 Years $2,600,000 1.60% of cap space

	2020-2021	2021-2022
Cap Hit	$1,300,000	$1,300,000	UFA
AAV	$1,300,000	$1,300,000
Performance Bonuses	$0	$0
Base Salary	$800,000	$1,700,000
Signing Bonuses	$100,000	$0
Total Salary	$900,000	$1,700,000
Minors Salary	$900,000	$1,700,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date May 3, 2019
Signing Status UFA
Agent Allan Walsh

Standard Contract | 1 Years $1,300,000 1.60% of cap space

	2019-2020
Cap Hit	$1,300,000	UFA
AAV	$1,300,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$1,300,000
Signing Bonuses	$0
Total Salary	$1,300,000
Minors Salary	$1,300,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date March 8, 2018
Signing Status UFA
Agent Allan Walsh

Standard Contract | 1 Years $2,250,000 2.83% of cap space

	2018-2019
Cap Hit	$2,250,000	UFA
AAV	$2,250,000
Performance Bonuses	$0
Base Salary	$1,750,000
Signing Bonuses	$500,000
Total Salary	$2,250,000
Minors Salary	$2,250,000
Clauses
UFA Year

Signing Team

Signing Date June 7, 2017
Agent Allan Walsh

Entry Level Contract | 1 Years $1,350,000 1.23% of cap space

	2017-2018
Cap Hit	$925,000	UFA
AAV	$1,350,000
Performance Bonuses	$425,000
Base Salary	$832,500
Signing Bonuses	$92,500
Total Salary	$925,000
Minors Salary	$70,000
Clauses
UFA Year