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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.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / April 10

Penguins Top Prospect Out for Season

The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t have much left to play for in the 2024-25 season as they are mathematically unable to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As their 2024-25 campaign nears an end, the Penguins have announced multiple players that will be out for the remainder of the season.

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What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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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.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pensburgh / April 4

Sidney Crosby and Rutger McGroarty could be the duo next season

Sidney Crosby and Rutger McGroarty are certainly off to a strong start playing alongside one another in the NHL. No matter what your rooting interests are for the Pittsburgh Penguins over the next couple of weeks, Thursday’s game against the St.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Penguins recall Ville Koivunen, Rutger McGroarty; Joona Koppanen re-assigned

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they’ve recalled forward prospects Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty while also re-assigning forward Joona Koppanen to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Breakaway on SI / March 28

Penguins Recall Multiple Top Prospects

The Pittsburgh Penguins don’t have much left to play for to close out the 2024-25 season, so giving a few top prospects a shot at the NHL seems like a viable option.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 15

Penguins' late-season surge is too little, too late for playoff hopes

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the early stages of a rebuild and have spent most of the 2024-25 season selling off veteran assets to collect draft picks and prospects. They hope to complete this rebuild relatively quickly, but the playoffs never seemed like a realistic possibility at any point this season.

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Maple Leafs organization makes a trade for physical winger

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 19

Trade-deadline primer for Pittsburgh Penguins

Things haven’t gone exactly as planned for the Penguins this season.

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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 / Blade of Steel / October 30

The Controversial Rutger McGroarty Breaks Silence After Being Demoted by the Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins rookie forward Rutger McGroarty recently talked with reporters about what he needs to do to improve his game at the NHL level. The 20-year-old forward infamously was traded to the Penguins in August by the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Penguins prospect Brayden Yager.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

‘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

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

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

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

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

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 / Daily Faceoff / September 14

Penguins top prospect makes big first impression

Many expect McGroarty to be a top-six threat this year.

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pittsburgh Hockey Now / September 13

‘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

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.

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

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Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Bruins, Wild among top suitors for former first-rounder

News broke last week that Jets 2022 first-round pick Rutger McGroarty was seeking a trade, with most assuming that a deal could come across the finish line as soon as a few days ago so Winnipeg could recoup a first-rounder in this year’s draft.

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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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