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Western Pacific Standings

Team W-L-OTL Pts
42-18-8 92
40-21-4 84
34-22-11 79
36-24-7 79
33-30-5 71
28-26-12 68
23-42-3 49
16-44-7 39

2023 Stats

STATS A
Assists
P
Points
+/-
Plus-Minus Goals Scored For or Against Total
TOI/G
Time On Ice Per Game
PM
Penalty Minutes
Regular Season 12 15 -13 19:32 36

Top Jan Rutta News

  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Out again Sunday

    Rutta (lower body) won't play Sunday versus the Blackhawks, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

    Rutta will miss his fifth straight game. He has chipped in three goals, 15 points, 90 blocked shots and 58 hits across 56 appearances this campaign. Once he's cleared to return, Rutta could challenge Marc-Edouard Vlasic or Jacob MacDonald for playing time.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Unavailable Saturday

    Rutta (lower body) will not be in the lineup Saturday versus Columbus, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

    Rutta will miss his fourth consecutive game. He could be ready to go Sunday when the Sharks face Chicago as they near the end of their five-game road trip. Rutta has three goals, 15 points and 90 blocked shots in 56 contests this season.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Still out Thursday

    Rutta (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Penguins, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

    Rutta will miss his third straight game with the injury, though he is on the Sharks' current road trip. With Jacob MacDonald (illness) also out, the Sharks will dress five defensemen for Thursday's game. It's unclear if Rutta will be cleared to return Saturday versus the Blue Jackets.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Remains day-to-day

    Rutta (lower body) is still day-to-day and won't be an option against the Flyers on Tuesday, per NHL.com.

    Rutta isn't exactly an offensive powerhouse but with 16 points in 56 games this season, the blueliner could reach the 20-point threshold for the first time since his rookie campaign with Chicago back in 2017-18. Once cleared to play, Rutta should reclaim a spot in the lineup, perhaps at the expense of Jacob MacDonald.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Misses game, will travel on trip

    Rutta (lower body) missed Saturday's game versus the Senators but will travel with the Sharks for their road trip, which begins Tuesday in Philadelphia, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

    Rutta's presence on the trip suggests his injury is of the short-term variety. When he's ready to play again, Calen Addison or Jacob MacDonald are the most likely defensemen to exit the lineup.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Notches assist

    Rutta posted an assist in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Stars.

    This was Rutta's third helper in the last six contests. The 33-year-old blueliner has been solid in a top-four role lately, though his offense remains modest at best. He's up to 15 points, 54 shots on net, 89 blocked shots, 58 hits, 36 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 55 outings overall. Rutta's likely to maintain his current role, but his fantasy value is limited to deeper formats.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Hands out helper

    Rutta posted an assist, four blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Stars.

    Rutta has two helpers and 10 blocked shots over his last four games. The 33-year-old defenseman continues to see significant minutes in a top-four role, but mostly as a defense-first presence. He's up to 14 points, 53 shots on net, 87 blocks, 57 hits and a minus-13 rating over 53 appearances this season.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Reaches 10-assist mark

    Rutta posted an assist in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Predators.

    Rutta snapped a five-game point drought when he set up Filip Zadina's third-period tally. The 33-year-old Rutta has been solid in a top-four role this season, picking up 13 points, 48 shots on net, 54 hits, 78 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating over 50 appearances. However, his offense isn't high enough to carry much value in standard fantasy formats.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Fills empty cage

    Rutta scored an empty-net goal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Kraken.

    Rutta's point streak is at five games (three goals, three assists) after he added the insurance tally Tuesday. The 33-year-old has rarely had such productive stretches in his career, but it coincides with him seeing more consistent top-four usage with Mario Ferraro (lower body) out. Rutta is up to three goals, 12 points, 41 shots on net, 70 blocked shots, 36 hits and a minus-10 rating through 44 appearances this season.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Two assists in overtime win

    Rutta provided two assists, three blocked shots and two PIM in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.

    Rutta is warm right now, earning four points over the last three games, all wins for the Sharks. He played a key role Tuesday, setting up Ryan Carpenter for the game-tying goal in the third period and Tomas Hertl for the game-winner in overtime. Rutta has 10 points, 38 shots on net, 68 blocked shots, 36 hits, 18 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 42 appearances. The 33-year-old may see a larger role while Mario Ferraro (undisclosed) is out.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Chips in with helper

    Rutta provided an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Canucks.

    Rutta has five helpers over nine appearances in December. The 33-year-old has been a steady presence in a top-four role when healthy this season, but he doesn't add much offense. Rutta's at six assists, 29 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 28 appearances.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Good to play Thursday

    Rutta (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

    Rutta has five assists, 17 hits and 43 blocks in 26 contests with the Sharks this season. His return might result in Henry Thrun being a healthy scratch versus the Coyotes.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Unavailable for Tuesday's game

    Rutta (illness) won't suit up Tuesday versus the Kings, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

    Rutta was considered a game-time decision, but he did not participate in warmups. The 33-year-old previously missed five contests this season with an undisclosed injury. Rutta's next chance to play is Thursday versus the Coyotes.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Game-time call

    Rutta (illness) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Kings, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

    Rutta has produced five assists, 29 shots on goal, 43 blocked shots and 17 hits in 26 games this season. If he can't play, Marc-Edouard Vlasic will replace him on the blue line.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Notches assist in win

    Rutta posted an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

    Rutta has racked up four assists over five games since he returned from an undisclosed injury that cost him five contests. The 33-year-old defenseman had managed just one assist over the first 19 games of the season. He's stabilized his place in the Sharks' bottom four as a veteran presence for the team's many young blueliners. Rutta is at five assists, 24 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 24 appearances.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Activated from IR

    Rutta (undisclosed) was activated from the IR prior to Sunday's game against the Rangers.

    Rutta had missed San Jose's last five games after suffering an injury Nov. 22 in Seattle. The 33-year-old blueliner has one point (an assist) with a minus-11 rating over 19 games while averaging 18:37 of ice time in his first season with the Sharks.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Nearing return to action

    Rutta (undisclosed) won't play against the Devils on Friday but is expected to play at some point during the team's current six-game road trip, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.

    Rutta will be out of action for his fifth consecutive game due to his undisclosed injury. With just one point in 19 games this season, the 33-year-old blueliner shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of offensive upside this season, making him a non-factor in fantasy contests.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Put on IR

    Rutta (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

    Rutta has an assist, 10 hits and 36 blocks in 19 games this season. The move is presumably retroactive to Wednesday, which is when he last played, so Rutta should be eligible to be activated in time for next Thursday's contest versus Boston. In the meantime, Marc-Edouard Vlasic might draw back into the lineup.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Won't finish game

    Rutta (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Kraken, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Rutta was initially injured in the first period, briefly returned to action and then left for good in the second. The 33-year-old has just one assist over 19 contests for the Sharks this season. If Rutta misses time, Marc-Edouard Vlasic may have a chance to get back in the lineup.

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  • Sharks' Jan Rutta: Posts first helper with new team

    Rutta logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Panthers.

    Rutta got on the scoresheet for the first time this season when he helped out on a Mike Hoffman tally in the first period. The 33-year-old Rutta has added 14 shots on net, 29 blocked shots, 10 hits, eight PIM and a minus-11 rating. He's been a regular in the Sharks' lineup, though he's been limited to a bottom-four role.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-3, 204 lbs
Birthplace: Pisek, Czechoslovakia
Age: 33
Experience: 6
Shoots: Right