Ruhwedel has been stuck in the press box for all 21 of Pittsburgh's games this season.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel was once again watching Tuesday's matchup with the Islanders and continues to wait for his opportunity to play. Juuso Riikola logged a mere 14:50 of ice time versus New York which could be an indication Ruhwedel is going to get a look soon. A potential injury to Justin Schultz (undisclosed) may also serve as a way for the 29-year-old Ruhwedel to see some ice.

Ruhwedel has yet to play in a game for the Penguins this season.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel is one of nine defensemen currently on the 23-man roster and the only one who hasn't gotten into at least one game. The emergence of John Marino has further complicated the situation, combined with the fact that Ruhwedel or Juuso Riikola would need to be placed on waivers to move down to the minors. At some point, the Penguins figure to try to move a blueliner, which could open the door for Ruhwedel to get some minutes.

Ruhwedel (upper body) will be in the lineup against Buffalo on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel is stick in the logjam of blueliner's on one-way deals for the Pens and will need to show the coaching staff something during preseason to avoid ending up on waivers. If the 28-year-old does earn a spot on the 23-man roster for Opening Night, he will almost certainly find himself watching from the press box as a healthy scratch.

Ruhwedel (upper body) signed a two-year, $1.4 million contract with the Penguins on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel has only totaled 17 points in 96 contests over the past three seasons with Pittsburgh, but his new contract suggests he may be expected to take on a slightly larger role in 2019-20. Either way, the Penguins currently have a logjam at defense, so they'll almost certainly be looking to trade at least one of their blueliners away this offseason. Ruhwedel missed the final 23 games of the 2018-19 campaign due to an upper-body injury, so now that he's been re-signed, he can shift his focus to getting back to 100 percent in time for training camp.

Ruhwedel (upper body) was never able to get back into the lineup before the Pens were bounced from the playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel missed the final 23 games of the season due to his upper-body issue. Set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, the blueliner's time in Pittsburgh may have come to an end, especially with the trade acquisitions of Marcus Pettersson and Erik Gudbranson, combined with the emergence of Juuso Riikola. In his three years in the Black & Gold, the 28-year-old Ruhwedel tallied five goals, 12 assists and 134 shots and will forever have his name etched on Lord Stanley's chalice.

Ruhwedel (upper body) is set to miss Game 4 versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While coach Mike Sullivan certainly would like to have the option of playing Chad Ruhwedel, the defenseman's continued absence isn't going to affect the team or fantasy owners considering he has little chance of breaking into the lineup once given the green light to play.

Ruhwedel (upper body) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Islanders per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel just got back to skating Friday, and was considered a longshot to play in Sunday's contest. Even if the defenseman was healthy enough to play, he won't be breaking into the lineup anytime soon over the likes of Jack Johnson, Marcus Pettersson or Erik Gudbranson.

Ruhwedel (upper body) took the ice for Friday's optional game-day skate.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Ruhwedel has just gotten back to skating means he likely won't be in the lineup versus the Islanders on Friday. Even if the defenseman was healthy enough to play, he won't be breaking into the lineup any time soon over the likes of Jack Johnson, Marcus Pettersson or Erik Gudbranson.

Ruhwedel (upper body) didn't travel with the team for Tuesday's matchup with Detroit, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel wasn't able to get on the ice back in Pittsburgh, which is an indication he is still a ways off from returning to action. At this point, fantasy owners should probably consider the blueliner out for the final two games of the regular season as well. Even once cleared to play, the San Diego native will be hard pressed to crack the Pens' lineup over Zach Trotman or Marcus Pettersson.

Ruhwedel (upper body) will not play Sunday against Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has just two points in 18 games this season, so his absence won't hurt many fantasy owners. Ruhwedel hasn't suited up in March and could still be a healthy scratch once the injury passes.