With the shocking news that Rutger McGroarty is likely to be traded next week, we explore what could possibly have gone so wrong between the player and the Winnipeg Jets. Is the relationship broken beyond repair? What led to a souring of relations that has made a trade all but inevitable? Is there any way for both parties to come to terms and make amends before a trade is completed? What could Winnipeg even get for McGroarty? Is it wise to try to return to the first round of next week’s draft, or are the Jets going to look for roster players to help in the immediate present?
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rutger was never going to sign in winnipeg.watch his past interviews. it was obvious. has nothing to do with roster spot. american hot shot does not want to come play in winnipeg. SHOCKING. he was never going to sign in winnipeg. jets did nothing wrong. trade him.
This is a major blow for our team. If we're gonna trade him, I say we trade him for picks along with Ehlers. I want Buffalo's 11th pick for Ehlers and whoever gets a top pick in 2025 and we use that pick to draft Michael Misa. We need Misa more even now with Rutger likely out.
I guess he never intended to sign with the jets
Kyle Connor spent time in the AHL to adapt to the professional level, before locking his place on the Jets. To expect some form of roster guarantee out of college is ridiculous, especially on a top ten team. Maybe he expects the world to revolve around him, but that is not reality in the NHL. This guy will be nothing but a headache. Trade him and move on.
I'm wondering why with the young talent player s the jets got they don't let them 🤔 😕 🙄 8😊
I do understand what people say and I agree I rather put younger guys over iafallo,Appleton,gus,kupari,ajf,even Barron.
If that meant Rutger or next year Lambert/Chibrikov/Lucius/Salmonsson do it enough is enough of wasting people's careers like Heinola where anywhere else he's a NHL player.
Even our goalie prospects Milic,Divincentiis if Hellebuyck decides wants out or to win waives no trade at least we have guys in pipeline.
I'd trade Ehlers+Stanley for Pulock+2nd
Trade Iafallo/Pionk for anything.
And Rutger for either a WHL prospect like a Mataychuk,Geekie,Savoie or a RFA KentJohnson,Necas,Jarvis,Schneider or Byram.
When AdamFox did same thing Mcgroarty is doing Calgary got back for years Elias Lindholm. So fans should b3 upset how our prospects haven't been getting NHL time. But not to worry Mcgroarty is a top 5 player outside NHL and will get a solid package back. Honestly we need to start picking more canadians specifically WHL guys. Taking US born NathenSmith,Mcgroarty,Copp,Trouba,Roslovic seem to want out over Scheifele,Morrissey,Lowry types.
this is NOT a player problem but obviously a broken player development problem in the Jets organization. A string of unhappy players over the years shouts something needs to be addressed fast. A team that cant develop their youth is headed nowhere fast
I’ll wait for the return but I’m super bummed with this news
Harrison,
Do you think the Islanders and the Jets can get together on a large scale Deal. Ehlers and McGorthity for Ryan Pulock RD Isaiah George LD 2024 1st Round Pick?
Mcgroarity=Hello Utah.