Jan Rutta

Jan Rutta

34-Year-Old DefensemanD
San Jose Sharks
2024 Fantasy Outlook
In his first season with the Sharks, Rutta saw action in 69 games in which he tallied five goals and 14 assists. With 19 points, the 34-year-old blueliner missed the 20-point threshold for the sixth consecutive season after having achieved that mark in his rookie campaign back in 2017-18 when he was with the Blackhawks. Given his limited offensive upside, fantasy managers probably shouldn't be banking on him offering much this time around either. The fact that he also doesn't produce a ton of hits or blocks, combined with a minus-21 rating, means Rutta figures to remain a relative non-factor in fantasy contests regardless of format. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $8.25 million contract with the Penguins in July of 2022. Traded to the Sharks in August of 2023.
Cold on offense
DSan Jose Sharks
November 17, 2024
Rutta was held off the scoresheet for the 18th game in a row in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.
ANALYSIS
Rutta had a helper in the season opener and hasn't picked up a point since. He's added 17 shots on net, 16 PIM, 21 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 19 appearances this season. As a veteran on a fairly young blue line, Rutta's playing time appears to be secure, but he's seeing bottom-four minutes with no power-play time. That kind of role on a bottom-dwelling team like the Sharks makes the 34-year-old a no-go for the vast majority of fantasy formats.
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    17:22
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Rutta was dealt to the Sharks this offseason after playing just one season of his three-year deal in Pittsburgh. He never found much of a groove during the 2022-23 campaign; he scored three goals and nine points in 56 games. Rutta laid out 71 hits while blocking 70 shots and tallying 30 PIM. The 33-year-old blueliner has eclipsed the 15-point mark just twice in his career and his only 20-point performance was as a rookie in 2017-18. He also hasn't scored a single power-play point since his rookie year. Rutta should see a similar bottom-four role in San Jose this year with very limited offensive upside.
Rutta recently completed a three-plus year run with the Lightning, winning a pair of Stanley Cup titles and losing in the finals to Colorado this past season. A stay-at-home defender who brings little offense to the table, Rutta's three goals and 18 points in 76 games last season were his most since his rookie year of 2017-18 with Chicago. Set for unrestricted free agency this past summer, Rutta signed a three-year, $8.25 million deal with the Penguins. He'll fill a similar role to what we saw with Tampa Bay, meaning he won't help you in fantasy circles.
Rutta will play an important on-ice depth role for the Lightning in 2021-22, but he won't deliver fantasy-relevant numbers in any category. Last season, he failed to register a goal and delivered just eight helpers in 35 games. Rutta and his teammates are looking for a three-peat with Lord Stanley, but that won't help you earn a fantasy title. Keep him on the wire.
Rutta played a part-time role for the Lightning in 2019-20, amassing seven points and a plus-6 rating in 33 games during the regular season. He got into five playoff games as well, earning one assist for the eventual Stanley Cup Champions. Heading into 2020-21, Rutta will compete with Andreas Borgman for a job on the Lightning's third pairing. It's not likely to be a fruitful role even if Rutta gets the better half of the timeshare, so he's unlikely to exceed 15 points. Fantasy managers can avoid him with ease, as the Czech blueliner's non-scoring numbers don't jump off the page, either.
Rutta was pretty good when healthy last campaign, picking up six goals and 20 points while averaging 19:15 of ice time in 57 appearances with Chicago. The 28-year-old blueliner appears poised to slot into a middle-pairing role with the Blackhawks in 2018-19, and if he's able to stay healthy, he could hit the 35-point mark, making him worth a look as a bench option in deeper formats. There's definitely a cap on Rutta's upside, but he'll warrant consideration as a late-round selection in drafts this season.
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Chips in with assist
DSan Jose Sharks
October 10, 2024
Rutta logged an assist and blocked six shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.
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Ready to go
DSan Jose Sharks
September 20, 2024
Rutta (undisclosed) will practice in the second session Friday.
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Set to miss remainder of season
DSan Jose Sharks
Undisclosed
April 15, 2024
Rutta (undisclosed) will miss the final two games of the regular season, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
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Tickles twine
DSan Jose Sharks
April 14, 2024
Rutta scored a goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Wild.
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Deposits empty-netter
DSan Jose Sharks
March 30, 2024
Rutta scored an empty-net goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Blues.
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Return imminent?
DSan Jose Sharks
December 2, 2023
Max Miller of The Hockey News believes Nikolai Knyzhov was put on waivers Saturday to help free roster space for the return of Rutta, who is on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.
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Rutta hasn't played since Nov. 22 due to the injury, but he has been traveling with the Sharks on their current road trip. The 33-year-old defenseman has an assist, eight PIM, 10 hits and 36 blocks in 19 contests this season. When Rutta returns, he might serve on the third pairing.
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