Rutger McGroarty

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Pittsburgh Penguins

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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

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Shoots Left

Height 6'1"

DOB 3/30/2004

Born Lincoln, Nebraska

Drafted 1st Rd, #14 Overall in 2022

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Elevated from minors

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March 28, 2025

McGroarty was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.

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McGroarty was underwhelming in his three appearances for the Penguins this year, recording zero points, two shots and four hits while averaging 11:37 of ice time. A stint in the minors appears to have done the 20-year-old winger some good, as he has racked up 14 goals and 25 assists in 60 minor-league contests. In addition to this stint with Pittsburgh to end the current campaign, McGroarty should be a strong candidate to make the team's 23-man roster for Opening Night next year.

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Performing well in minors

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February 10, 2025

McGroarty has registered six goals and 16 helpers in 39 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, including five points in his last 10 outings.

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Sent down to minors

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McGroarty was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.

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Involved in three goals Friday

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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

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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

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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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Expected to stay in Pittsburgh

RWPittsburgh Penguins

March 28, 2025

McGroarty, who was recalled from the minors Friday, is slated to finish the 2024-25 campaign with the Penguins, per Josh Yohe of The Athletic.

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With Pittsburgh's playoff chances essentially zero, the team brought up both McGroarty and Ville Koivunen from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. After a slow start to the season, the 20-year-old McGroarty has produced 14 goals and 25 helpers in 60 appearances with the Baby Pens. Barring a dramatically bad stint with Pittsburgh this year, McGroarty should be a strong candidate for an Opening Night roster spot ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

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