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Rutger McGroarty AHL Demotion Ironic After Forcing Trade to Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned forward Rutger McGroarty to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre Penguins following his brief stint in the NHL. NHL fans, especially in Winnipeg, who watched as McGroarty forced a trade from the Winnipeg Jets earlier this year, only to be demoted to the AHL found the news a bit kismet.

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Penguins Demote McGroarty

The Pittsburgh Penguins sent rookie winger Rutger McGroarty to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL Wednesday afternoon, according to a team release on X.

Rutger Mcgroarty News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Penguins Assign Rutger McGroarty to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have assigned prospect Rutger McGroarty to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League. McGroarty, selected 14th overall in the 2022 Draft by the Winnipeg Jets but traded to the Penguins this past offseason, is a 20-year-old forward who has spent time at both center and wing.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Pittsburgh Penguins assign Rutger McGroarty to AHL

The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that they have assigned rookie Rutger McGroarty to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

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Penguins Make Two Lineup Changes; McGroarty Scratched

MONTREAL — The Pittsburgh Penguins made a couple of lineup changes Monday before their game against the Montreal Canadiens at Centre Bell. Rookie forward Rutger McGroarty and rookie defenseman Jack St.

NHL News / Hockey Unplugged / October 12

Max Domi embarrasses Rutger McGroarty by dekeing him into another dimension

Max Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs is looking to have a big year, and the same can be said for Rutger McGroarty of the Pittsburgh Penguins. After being traded from the Winnipeg Jets, there are a lot of people out there who would love to see McGroarty fail.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 10

McGroarty Makes NHL Debut, Rangers Shut Out Penguins In Season Opener

The Penguins hosted the New York Rangers at the PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday, October 9th, and Rutger McGroarty made his NHL debut. Victor Mancini had also made his NHL debut with the Rangers.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Penguins’ Rutger McGroarty speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Rangers

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie Rutger McGroarty will be thrown right into the fire when he makes his National Hockey League debut against the reigning President’s Trophy-winning New York Rangers at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday night.

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Hello McGroarty; Penguins PK Help & the Moment He Told His Parents

CRANBERRY, PA — His mother cried, and coach Mike Sullivan is working him onto the penalty-killing unit. Pittsburgh Penguins rookie Rutger McGroarty will most likely make his NHL debut Wednesday night when the Penguins begin their 2024-25 season against the New York Rangers, but part of the fun was telling everyone that he made the team.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / October 8

Rutger McGroarty makes Penguins opening roster

Pens GM Kyle Dubas spoke at length about McGroarty and the opportunity he has in front of him on Monday. Penguins rookie winger Rutger McGroarty has made the Penguins opening roster ahead the team’s first game tomorrow night against the New York Rangers.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 7

McGroarty Makes It! Penguins Release Final Roster

CRANBERRY, PA — Perhaps because of injuries and perhaps because he fully earned it, top Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Rutger McGroaty made the final 22-player roster.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / October 7

Penguins Rookie Makes Opening Night Roster

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 4

Penguins Analysis: 7 Things We Learned, From McGroarty to Veterans

Awkward circumstances and travel delays meant the Pittsburgh Penguins had six games scheduled in the last seven days. In the furious gauntlet to the preseason finish line, prospects got a few more looks than they otherwise would have, and one very well may have capitalized on his opportunity.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Hockey Unplugged / September 29

Rutger McGroarty's glaring weakness is causing problems for the Penguins

Rutger McGroarty caused all sorts of problems for the Winnipeg Jets and now, he has an opportunity to dominate with the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, there was no guarantee coming into this season that McGroarty would actually get to start the year with the Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Blade of Steel / September 29

Prospect Rutger McGroarty could start season in AHL due to one deficiency in his game

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie Rutger McGroarty has been getting a reality check on how tough it is to be a full-time NHL player since training camp began last week.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

Penguins Rookie Surprisingly Expected To Be Left Off NHL Roster

Pittsburgh Penguins Rookie Rutger McGroarty is expected not to begin the season in Pittsburgh. He would most likely start down in the AHL in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and await a call-up.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

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Star Penguins prospect discusses requesting trade from Jets

Star Penguins prospect opens up about requesting trade out of Winnipeg

Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Rutger McGroarty spoke (lightly) about his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets.

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‘I wasn’t going to be signing with them’: Rutger McGroarty on why he wanted the Winnipeg Jets to trade him

A week after the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired 2022 first-round pick Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for 2023 first-round pick Braden Yager, the newest Penguins prospect spoke with reporters in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

Top prospect reportedly seeking trade from Winnipeg Jets organization

On 32 Thoughts with Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek, the former indicated that a prospect for the Winnipeg Jets, Rutger McGroarty, had been brought up in trade talks over the last few days.

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