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Rangers pick up Chad Ruhwedel in trade with Penguins

The New York Rangers acquired defenseman Chad Ruhwedel from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL draft.

Ruhwedel, 33, had one goal and three assists in 47 games with the Penguins this season.

He began his career with the Buffalo Sabres, signing as an undrafted free agent in April 2013, and played there until signing with the Penguins before the 2016-17 season. He won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh that season.

Ruhwedel has appeared in 359 career regular-season games between the Penguins and Sabres, recording 49 points (13 goals, 36 assists).