Penguins Trade Chad Ruhwedel to Rangers
p/c: Joe Sargent
Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has made another trade, within the Metropolitan Division, this time with the New York Rangers. Veteran defenseman Chad Ruhwedel is being dealt to the Rangers, in exchange for a 2027 fourth round draft pick.
Ruhwedel signed with the Penguins in July of 2016, and helped guide Pittsburgh to a 2017 Stanley Cup, in his first season with the team.
The 33-year-old defenseman had his personal best season in 2021-22, when he recorded career-highs in hits (149), blocked shots (86), and takeaways (19).
During his eight seasons in Pittsburgh, Ruhwedel always played with energy on a third dman pairing, and would to be on either side as a RHD & LHD.
For the Rangers, they’re acquiring Ruhwedel for practically nothing, as someone who can provide some added defensemen depth on the cheap.