The 2019-20 prospectus: Chad Ruhwedel

This is the 19th installment in a series of profiles of members of the Penguins' major-league roster, as listed alphabetically on the team's website. There will be one each weekday until all players have been addressed.

CHAD RUHWEDEL

Age: 29

Size: 5 foot 11, 191 pounds

Position: Defenseman

Acquired: Signed as free agent, 2016

Salary-cap hit: $700,000, through 2020-21

2018-19 NHL stats: One goal, one assist in 18 games

How he fits: Ruhwedel provides depth on the blue. He doesn't figure to crack the top three pairings on a regular basis unless there is a major injury.

Shortcomings: He simply doesn't have the overall game to secure steady work on the Penguins' defense. Ruhwedel's relatively modest size…