Could Rutger McGroarty Have A Big Season This Year?

Jul 21, 2025

Michael DeRosa wrote a fascinating piece about Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Rutger McGroarty on Sunday. He had a great sample size to end the season with the Penguins and could be primed for a bigger role next season.

After being acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Winnipeg Jets last off-season, Rutger McGroarty signed his entry-level contract with the Metropolitan Division club. The 2022 first-round pick appeared in his first eight NHL games last season with Pittsburgh, where he had one goal, three points, and 12 hits. All three of his points came across his final four NHL appearances with the Penguins in April, so he ended the year on a high note.

thehockeynews.comExciting Penguins Forward Is Prime Breakout CandidateAfter being acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Winnipeg Jets last off-season, Rutger McGroarty signed his entry-level contract with the Metropolitan Division club. The 2022 first-round pick appeared in his first eight NHL games last season with Pittsburgh, where he had one goal, three points, and 12 hits. All three of his points came across his final four NHL appearances with the Penguins in April, so he ended the year on a high note. 

Do you think McGroarty will start in the top six for the Penguins?

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