Ruhwedel signed a two-year, $1.6 million contract extension with Pittsburgh on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ruhwedel's extension begins following the 2021-22 season and keeps him in Pittsburgh through 2023-24. His new deal carries an average annual amount of $800,000. The 31-year-old has tallied six points, delivered a career-high 91 hits, blocked a career-high 43 shots and averaged 15:25 of ice time over 47 games this season.