Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said he still doesn’t know why Rutger McGroarty wanted a trade before forward signed with the Penguins.
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big move on Thursday, acquiring forward Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Brayden Yager. The trade comes after McGroarty, who was drafted 14th overall by the Jets in 2022, said he didn’t feel right being a part of the Jets organization, leaving Winnipeg with more questions than answers.
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a big move on Thursday, acquiring forward Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Brayden Yager. The trade comes after McGroarty, who was drafted 14th overall by the Jets in 2022, said he didn’t feel right being a part of the Jets organization, leaving Winnipeg with more questions than answers.
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Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke to the media following the trade, expressing confusion over McGroarty’s decision to leave. “If there’s a specific reason, Rutger hasn’t told us,” Cheveldayoff said. He described a series of conversations with McGroarty and his agent, starting in June at the NHL Draft Combine, where the player’s camp first indicated his desire for a trade.
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