Chad Ruhwedel
| Position | Right Defense | Current Team | New York Rangers |
| Shoots | Right | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 5'11" | Expires | 2024-25 |
| Weight (lbs) | 189 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 35 |
| Age | 34 (May 7, 1990) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | Undrafted |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | New York Rangers | Recalled from AHL | |
| Oct 25, 2024 | New York Rangers | Assigned to AHL | |
| Oct 25, 2024 | New York Rangers | Cleared Waivers | |
| Oct 24, 2024 | New York Rangers | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 12, 2024 | New York Rangers | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Feb 19, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed 2 years @ $800K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed 1 year @ $750K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| May 23, 2019 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed 2 years @ $700K AAV starting in 2019-20 | |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed 2 years @ $650K AAV starting in 2017-18 | |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Signed 1 year @ $575K AAV starting in 2016-17 | |
| Jul 16, 2014 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed 2 years @ $650K AAV starting in 2014-15 | |
| Apr 13, 2013 | Buffalo Sabres | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
Standard Stats Coming Soon
Advanced Stats Coming Soon
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $400,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $400,000 |
Signed: July 12, 2024
Team: New York Rangers
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.88
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary of $450,000.
Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 32 | $800,000 | $800,000 | - | - | $800,000 | $800,000 | $800,000 | UFA | ||
| 2023-24 | 33 | $800,000 | $800,000 | - | - | $800,000 | $800,000 | $800,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 | $1,600,000 |
Signed: Feb 19, 2022
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.97
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 31 | $750,000 | $750,000 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Signed: Aug 28, 2020
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.92
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 29 | $700,000 | $700,000 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $700,000 | UFA | ||
| 2020-21 | 30 | $700,000 | $700,000 | - | - | $700,000 | $700,000 | $700,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 |
Signed: May 23, 2019
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.86
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 27 | $650,000 | $650,000 | - | - | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | UFA | ||
| 2018-19 | 28 | $650,000 | $650,000 | - | - | $650,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 |
Signed: June 22, 2017
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.87
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 26 | $575,000 | $575,000 | - | - | $575,000 | $575,000 | $250,000 | UFA-Grp6 | ||
| Total | - | - | $575,000 | $575,000 | $250,000 |
Signed: July 1, 2016
Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.79
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary of $325,000
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 24 | $650,000 | $650,000 | - | - | $625,000 | $625,000 | $70,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2015-16 | 25 | $650,000 | $650,000 | - | - | $675,000 | $675,000 | $675,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,300,000 | $1,300,000 | $745,000 |
Signed: July 16, 2014
Team: Buffalo Sabres
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA-Grp6
Cap %: 0.94
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 22 | $925,000 | $975,000 | $100,000 | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2013-14 | 23 | $925,000 | $975,000 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | $100,000 | $185,000 | $1,665,000 | $1,850,000 | $140,000 |
Signed: Apr 13, 2013
Team: Buffalo Sabres
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb