Rutger McGroarty

21-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.
Skating Thursday
RWPittsburgh Penguins
May 15, 2025
McGroarty (lower body) is skating at the USA Hockey's national goaltender development camp, Sean Shapiro of DLLS Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
McGroarty missed the final three games of the regular season with the injury. The rookie had one goal and two assists in eight regular-season games with the Penguins after racking up 14 goals and 25 assists in 60 AHL appearances. McGroarty is expected to make the Penguins' roster out of training camp in October.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
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  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:31
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
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Shut down for NHL season
RWPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
April 10, 2025
McGroarty (lower body) will not return for the Penguins this season, but he could still be an option during the Calder Cup Playoffs for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
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Exits after blocked shot
RWPittsburgh Penguins
Lower Body
April 8, 2025
McGroarty sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks.
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First points in NHL career
RWPittsburgh Penguins
April 4, 2025
McGroarty recorded a goal, an assist, three shots on target, two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.
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Elevated from minors
RWPittsburgh Penguins
March 28, 2025
McGroarty was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
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Performing well in minors
RWPittsburgh Penguins
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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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.
ANALYSIS
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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