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On YouTubePittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 1
Penguins recall top prospect Rutger McGroarty
The Penguins have recalled top prospect Rutger McGroarty, along with winger Bokondji Imama, from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, according to a team announcement.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 15
Penguins activate, assign prospects Rutger McGroarty and Joel Blomqvist
The Penguins have had two of their better prospects return to full health.
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 7
Penguins get promising glimpse of future in impressive season-opening win
It has to make Penguins management and their coaching staff extremely excited.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / September 23
Penguins 2025-26 Player Previews: Rutger McGroarty
As general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas and the Pittsburgh Penguins continue to look toward the future while putting a solid team on the ice currently, Dubas has worked his way into building up a farm system that was pretty bare when he took the reins.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Last Word On Sports / September 18
Pittsburgh Penguin Prospect Out Indefinitely
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today they will be without one of their top NHL prospects at the start of training camp 2025-26. The news is that 21-year-old forward Rutger McGroarty will be sidelined indefinitely with an upper-body injury.
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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18
Penguins' Rutger McGroarty likely to start season on IR
Penguins top prospect Rutger McGroarty did not appear on Pittsburgh’s training camp roster as the team announced he and a few others were not medically cleared to participate.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / September 17
Penguins’ McGroarty, Acciari not medically cleared for training camp
A handful of players and prospects will not be on the ice when training camp begins. On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forwards Rutger McGroarty, Noel Acciari, Tanner Howe and Bill Zonnon, along with defenseman Peyton Kettles, will be in attendance at camp, but aren’t medically cleared to participate.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Field Level Media / April 10
Injuries sideline Penguins F Rutger McGroarty, 4 others for rest of season
The Pittsburgh Penguins have ruled out promising rookie winger Rutger McGroarty and four other players due to injuries with three games remaining in their season.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 10
Penguins’ Rutger McGroarty, Tommy Novak among players ruled out for remainder of 2024-25
A few members of the Pittsburgh Penguins are deemed out for the rest of the regular season. On Thursday, head coach Mike Sullivan confirmed that forwards Tommy Novak, Rutger McGroarty, Matt Nieto, Noel Acciari and Blake Lizotte have been shut down for the rest of the 2024-25 campaign.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
Penguins’ Rutger McGroarty leaves game with lower-body injury
Pittsburgh Penguins right winger Rutger McGroarty suffered a lower-body injury Tuesday versus the Chicago Blackhawks that forced him to leave the game.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
The Sheet Blog: Slew of first-timers could rock NHL head coach carousel for 2025-26
Plenty of names are popping up for the Philadelphia Flyers coaching position. And while Rick Tocchet’s name may be the one on everybody’s lips, there are plenty more who should get some consideration.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / February 19
Penguins of the Future: Rutger McGroarty Starting to Live Up to the Hype
As the 2024-25 season treks on, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen plenty of positives from their farm system. In the first part of my “Penguins of the
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 20, 2024
‘Where is Rutger (McGroarty)?’ during game against Penguins
Winnipeg Jets supporters have earned a reputation as being one of the boisterous and sometimes creative fanbases in the NHL, using a great memory to create some entertaining chants.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17, 2024
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / October 16, 2024
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 / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 14, 2024
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 8, 2024
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 / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / October 4, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 / Daily Faceoff / September 14, 2024
Penguins top prospect makes big first impression
Many expect McGroarty to be a top-six threat this year.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / September 13, 2024
‘Just Another Guy’ Penguins’ McGroarty Battle Begins, Admits 1st Purchase After Contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ top-ranked prospect, Rutger McGroarty, admitted he had a unique path before signing with the Penguins last month, though those who live vicariously through athletes or imagine the spoils of being a well-paid young athlete might be disappointed.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2024
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.
Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12, 2024
Rutger McGroarty Getting Greedy, Teams Walking from Trade Talks
The Winnipeg Jets are facing turmoil with their top prospect, Rutger McGroarty, who has requested a trade but isn’t making life easy for the organization.
Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22, 2024
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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