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Penguins Acquire Rutger McGroarty from Jets, Sign 3-Year Entry-Level Deal

Aug 22, 2024, 05:25 PM

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Brayden Yager. Both players were first-round NHL Draft picks, with McGroarty selected 14th overall by Winnipeg in 2022 and Yager picked 14th overall by Pittsburgh in 2023. McGroarty, who spent the last two years at the University of Michigan, reportedly sought a move as he felt ready for the NHL. The trade is a one-for-one swap, and McGroarty is expected to sign a three-year entry-level deal with Pittsburgh. The Jets had shown interest in Yager during the 2023 draft, and this trade is seen as a strategic move for both teams. Penguins' President of Hockey Operations, Kyle Dubas, expressed high regard for Yager but emphasized the opportunity McGroarty presents for the team, noting his leadership and competitiveness at 6-1 and 205 pounds.