Ruhwedel (concussion) took part in Thursday's optional skate sporting a non-contact jersey.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Ruhwedel hasn't been cleared for contact yet effectively rules him out for Thursday's Game 7 against the Senators. If the Pens can get past Ottawa to make back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals and the 27-year-old is cleared, he may still find himself watching from the pressbox with Pittsburgh's blue line finally healthy.