Ruhwedel, as expected, was recalled from the minors Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel appeared in five games for the Pens before their CBA mandated bye week. With the defenseman healthy, the team opted to send him down to the minors in order to continue playing. Yet with Sunday's matchup with the Lightning coming up and Brian Dumoulin (jaw) still on injured reserve, Pittsburgh needed to add some depth on the blue line.

Ruhwedel was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel has seen a fair amount of action for the Penguins recently and will get some added ice time in during the team's time off this week. It wouldn't be surprising if the blueliner gets recalled before the team's next contest Jan. 8 when they host the Lightning.

Ruhwedel potted his first career NHL goal and registered a plus-3 rating in Friday's victory over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

The undrafted blueliner played in parts of four seasons for Buffalo prior to coming to the Pens. He's looked at as organizational depth but Friday's effort probably pushed him ahead of former first-round draft pick Derrick Pouliot, who served as a healthy scratch. Despite Ruhwedel's strong showing Friday, he'll likely return to the bench whenever Kris Letang (lower body) returns shortly after the Christmas break.

Ruhwedel was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

In a corresponding move, Kris Letang heads to IR with a lower-body ailment. An undrafted blueliner who played collegiate hockey for UMass-Lowell (2010-13), Ruhwedel averaged a half-point per game -- including 10 assists -- with the Baby Pens ahead of his call-up. At least at lower levels, he's proven to be a pretty good setup man from the back line.

Ruhwedel was sent back to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel's stint on the Pens' 23-man roster ends after just one day as he returns to the minors where he has garnered seven points in 10 contests from the blue line. With Derrick Pouliot (undisclosed) still on IR, Pittsburgh has been rotating their defensive depth in order to allow guys to log game time in the AHL. Ruhwedel could be inline for another call-up in the future, but seems doubtful for a long-term spot on the roster this year.

Ruhwedel was called up Tuesday from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel has seven points through the first 10 games of the AHL season, which leads all defensemen with the Baby Pens. The 26-year-old, who signed with Pittsburgh during the offseason, has logged just five NHL games over the previous two campaigns and will likely be a healthy scratch Tuesday against Edmonton.

Ruhwedel was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Saturday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel's demotion indicates that Carlo Colaiacovo (lower body) is likely ready to return to action Saturday against Toronto. The 25-year-old blueliner will likely spend the rest of the season with AHL Rochester unless another Sabres defender sustains an injury.

Ruhwedel was called up Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Sabres blue line has taken a hit with Cody Franson (neck) and Carlo Colaiacovo (lower body) unavailable for Friday's game, which means that Ruhwedel will slot into the lineup on the team's third pairing. This will be Ruhwedel's first appearance with the Sabres this season after playing in four games last year. An undrafted free agent out of UMass-Lowell, Ruhwedel is a steady two-way defenseman, even if a little undersized. Despite being named AHL Rochester's MVP the previous season, the 25-year-old's impact in the NHL is marginal.

Ruhwedel was placed on waivers Friday, reports The Buffalo News.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel wasn't having a very good preseason and was outplayed by the competition at camp. The MVP for AHL Rochester last year, he is expected to go unclaimed.

Ruhwedel (lower-body) is day-to-day.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old defender will hope to return to action as soon as possible in order to keep battling for an Opening Night roster spot with the Sabres. Ruhwedel registered 36 points (10 goals, 26 assists) in 72 games with the AHL Rochester.