OK Guys, it’s that time of the off-season again where the rumors really begin to intensify.. and today we are going to talk about the latest rumors on Winnipeg Jets 2022 first round pick Rutger McGroarty.. Who has supposedly requested a trade from the organization.. Should the Habs pursue Rutger via trade? Or are there too many red flags.. Let me know your thoughts in the comment section.
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You look at Xhekaj — when he got sent to Laval he didn't whine, he worked his game and earned his spot on the Habs bench.
That's the culture that Hughes is trying to build in Montreal and this McGroarty guy doesn't sound like he fits the mold.
Hard pass.. Sounds like another head case that ended up going to l. A and now is in washington..
Way too much for that kid, no thanks bud. Good content as always Junkie.
Quite a high price for a player the jets don't see as nhl ready…
HELL NO to much drama
I wouldn't want to live in Manitoba either tbh
This should NEVER go beyond the rumor stage. If what is said about not wanting to play one single minute or game in the AHL is true, this has prima Donna written all over this guy. He needs a major lesson in humility. Until he let's a bit of that sink in , humility that is the Habs shouldn't touch him with a 10 foot pole and then some .
Starting to feel that Shane Wright stare down on Hab fans. 😮😮😮 Right about now . I would pass . Keep our prospects with good attitude in stead of trading for a potential Sour Apple . 😊
Tbh I really don't like his attitude. The way he handled himselft at the end of the world juniors where he taunted the swedish fans before winning the whole thing. He really seems like the type of guy who is really arrogant and self centered. Not sure that's the type of guy I want in my team. And who's to say he won't demand a trade again when he's on our team
We don’t know exactly what McGoriarty is requesting – it might just be being told he has an opportunity to make the team and the Jets won’t give him that and in that case good on him in asking to be moved elsewhere
The Habs should absolutely go forward with the trade presented. Then, they should package Rutger and Josh Roy for Necas in the same swing.
This is the kind of players Hughes get, like Dach and Newhook. Big potential but a bad fit with their team, so he get them at low price. With the correct surrounding, he might prove to be cooperative. But the Jets ask too much. Barron plus either Mesar or the pick, not both.
Hell no. Dont need another player with attitude.
Too many red flags! Don't need any oversized egos.
This guy will have to change his attitude before the BBR even take a peek at him
Leave the garbage in Winnipeg
A princess. Would not fit the culture in Montreal. All NHL players have to earn their minutes. Someone has to explain this to him.
What yall dont realize is McGroarty has a potential of hitting top 6. Mesar at least a Top 9 Potential and Barron who is a solid 3rd pairing Dmen. And that Pick who knows. But thats a Win if Montreal Gets him. The kid is a stud.
Nope. Winnipeg is nice in February
Jonathan Drouin.
This would be insane!!!
He wants a guarantee to play in the top 6. LOL
Hughes seems to put alot into what type of person a player is. Knowing that I don't think he's the right fit
This reminds me of the PLC situation (that funny enough happened in Winnipeg too)
I’d love to see him in Mtl absolutely
Sounds like another Zegras in the making. No thanks!
Everyone is running as if an unconfirmed article out of Slovakia is true.
IF he is a headcase, i believe HuGo wull know it.
If he places sn offer, i believe he was scouted properly.
As for this rumor, I would do this trade in a second IF HuGo is in board with Rutger.
McGroarty forgot that he was drafted 14th overall, mistakenly believing he was drafted in the top three.
Man, this trend of American kids being drafted by Canadian teams and then wanting out is getting out of hand. If I’m a GM of any Canadian team..I’d be very weary of drafting these guys. At least the Flames got a few good yrs with Gaudreau and Chucky.. Adam Fox still gets booed us he pulled the same stunt. And who even says Rutger would play in MTL?? He might no want to go there too. When the Isles finally picked Eiseman..I was happy because I thought the habs traded up to get him. I’d take an excited Hage over a sooky American kid any day. And there’s no way Mesar is sweetening the deal either.
If that trade rumor is true, we'd be giving up too much for an unproven player with possible attitude issues.
Habs dodged Dubois bullet, we need to dodge this one aswell !
How about no. Mesar is personal buddy of Slaf and I think we want to think hard about keeping him happy and supported. Barron or Harris are both fringe if not better NHL defenceman now. Add in another first rounder. That’s two first round picks and an nhl defenceman for a former first round pick that’s done nothing to up his standing among his drafted peers. No thanks.
That's a big no. Two firsts (one being Mesar) and Harris for this whiny kid who hasn't proven a thing and doesn't want to put int the work? NOPE NOPE.
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
From what I've learned about him, he sounds like the kind of guy who would bring distension among the ranks and stir up trouble. This rumor sounds very fishy, too. Asking for Mesar, Harris, and a big draft pick for him is entirely too much. We don't need trouble when things are going well for the Habs.
McGroarty is delusional! He comes with Lindros-level of demands yet no reason for this as he isn't even a fraction of the player Eric Lindros was. It is refreshing to see true Superstars like McDavid, Crosby even Bedard come into the league without any drama or expectations. Every so often divas like this McGroarty pissant do show up and act like they are above the team- but truly great players still set the standard on how to conduct themselves. McGroarty is the NHL's version of Allen Iverson and this is his version of the infamous "Practice" rant…but Iverson was at least proven and in the league.
My only wish was the NHL had a better system in place for rookies/draft picks to avoid stunts like this. It's a privilege to be drafted and in the league- this crap needs to stop.
If I understand 1 thing about Kent Hughes is that attitude comes first. That guy is a walking red flag 🚩
Remember the price Lindros payed for being a jerk? Stupid entitled whiny sniveling doorknob. Can't wait for him to get what he deserves.
Habs don’t need a prima Donna messing up their mojo
acting like a self entitled princess, steer clear habs