Just a couple of days after Tampa Bay fell short on their attempt to three-peat as Stanley Cup Champions, defenseman Jan Rutta heard from the Penguins. "The interest from Pittsburgh was really fast," ...

After paying his dues in Czechia for a long time, Jan Rutta finally earned an NHL opportunity. In 2017-18, Rutta made his NHL debut in his age-27 season with the Chicago Blackhawks. During his "rookie ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal was ejected from Game 5 of their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning after a cross-check to the face of defenseman Jan Rutta. It was one of ...

Czech defenseman Jan Rutta is about to sign with Genève-Servette of Switzerland’s National League, according to a Swiss media report. Gregory Beaud reports that his media outlet Blick has information ...

Rutta was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year contract with a $2.75 million cap hit. After nearly two months on the free agent market, he wasn’t getting any interest from ...

TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed defenseman Erik Cernak to a three-year contract worth $2.95 million AAV, as well as fellow blue-liner Jan Rutta for two years worth an AAV of $1.3 ...

The San Jose Sharks are dealing with a pair of injured defenders who could be done for the year, per Max Miller of The Hockey News. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky told Miller that veteran Jan Rutta is ...

Defenseman Jan Rutta will return to the lineup on Friday night when the San Jose Sharks face the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, looking to end a seven-game losing streak. Veteran forward takes big ...

The Chicago Blackhawks on Friday recalled Carl Dahlstrom, who is having a career-best season with AHL Rockford, to replace defenseman Jan Rutta, whowas placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed ...

Rutta (lower body) will join the Sharks on their four-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday. Rutta's presence on the trip means he could return to action at some point ...

Rutta (lower body) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus the Oilers, Max Miller of NHL.com reports. The Sharks have navigated a lot of injuries on the blue line late in the season. Rutta is back ...