Rutger McGroarty

20-Year-Old Right WingRW
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, McGroarty apparently didn't see a future with the club and asked for his NHL rights to be traded -- otherwise he would have hit the open market as a free agent. Pittsburgh was willing to make a deal, sending Brandon Yager the other way since the club viewed McGroarty as the more NHL-ready of the two. Even if McGroarty makes the Opening Night roster, he may still have to spend some time in the minors with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton developing his game. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins in August of 2024.
Sent down to minors
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
October 16, 2024
McGroarty was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
McGroarty's demotion shouldn't come as a surprise considering he didn't play versus Montreal on Monday and was set to be scratched again Wednesday. General manager Kyle Dubas told reporters at the start of the season that he didn't want the 20-year-old winger sitting in the press box, so this move appears designed to get him some minutes. The Baby Pens play Friday and Saturday in a home-and-home with Lehigh Valley, which could see McGraoarty remain in the minors through at least Pittsburgh's next two contests, though it could certainly be longer.
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Involved in three goals Friday
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
October 5, 2024
McGroarty recorded one goal and added two assists in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.
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Signs with Pittsburgh
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
August 22, 2024
McGroarty signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins on Thursday after being acquired from the Jets earlier in the day.
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Flipped for another prospect
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
August 22, 2024
McGroarty was traded to the Penguins by the Jets on Thursday in a swap for Brayden Yager, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Captaining World Junior team
RWWinnipeg Jets  Minors
December 20, 2023
McGroarty (chest) will captain Team USA at the World Junior Championship, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
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Stretchered off ice
RWWinnipeg Jets  Minors
Undisclosed
November 17, 2023
McGroarty (undisclosed) was stretched off the ice during the University of Michigan's game Friday.
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Likely to go pro
RWPittsburgh Penguins  Minors
August 22, 2024
McGroarty is expected to sign an entry-level contract with the Penguins on Thursday, per Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
ANALYSIS
The Penguins seem to be wasting no time when it comes to signing McGroarty to an ELC after acquiring him in a trade from Winnipeg on Thursday. Heading into training camp, he should slot into a middle-six role with Pittsburgh. McGroarty will add youth to an aging Penguins core by NHL standards. In his final season at the University of Michigan, the 20-year-old registered 52 points in 36 contests.
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