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Pittsburgh Penguins by the numbers: Chad Ruhwedel

Chad Ruhwedel #2 of the Pittsburgh Penguins (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

As the Pittsburgh Penguins continue life without hockey, we look back at every player by the numbers. Today, we recap a defender that rose out of nowhere.

As a right-handed defender on the Pittsburgh Penguins, you either better be outstanding or be ready for a lifetime of hard work in trying to get to the top. At the beginning of the season, Chad Ruhwedel has 4 to 5 players ahead of his as he fought tooth and nail for one of the last spots on the roster.