CHAD
RUHWEDEL
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Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
191 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
11
years
Debut
Apr 13, 2013
Born
May 7, 1990
(35 yrs)
San Diego, California
Signed
Signed by Buffalo in 2013.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-08-12 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2025-03-07 |
Assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
|
| 2025-03-06 |
Recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
|
| 2024-12-23 |
Assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
|
| 2024-12-13 |
Recalled from the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2016-17 (Pittsburgh) |
| HE | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2012-13 |
| NCAA | East First All-American Team East First All-American Team | 2012-13 |
Scouting Report
The mobile defenseman was able to hold down an NHL job by being able to step into the lineup at a moment's notice and not show any signs of rust (even after being out of the lineup for long periods of time). He generally did not try to do more than he was capable of and was at his best in a stay-at-home defenseman role. His lack of size (and overall talent) was a hindrance at times.
Long Range Potential: Depth defenseman.
