While most of this year's unrestricted free agents (UFAs) have been signed, there are still some interesting players who are available for the taking. One of them is former Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta, as the 35-year-old blueliner is still looking for his new home.

When looking at the remain UFA defensemen on the market, there is no question that Rutta is one of the top ones available. Thus, it would not be surprising in the slightest if he ended up landing with another NHL team before training camp is here. 

Rutta spent this past season with the San Jose Sharks, where he recorded three goals, six assists, nine points, 81 blocks, and a minus-3 rating. This was after he had five goals, 14 assists, and 19 points in 69 contests with the Sharks during the 2023-24 campaign.

Overall, teams looking for help on the right side of their third pairing and penalty kill could consider bringing in Rutta. He is a steady veteran defensive defenseman, and it also does not hurt that he has two Stanley Cup championships on his resume. 

In 56 games during the 2022-23 season with the Penguins, Rutta had three goals, nine points, 71 hits, and a plus-3 rating. His time with the Penguins ended when he was dealt to the Sharks in the deal that sent Erik Karlsson to Pittsburgh during the 2023 NHL off-season. 

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