Pittsburgh Penguins' forward prospect Rutger McGroarty made an impression at the NHL level in a short stint at the end of the 2024-25 season, registering a goal and three points in five games alongside Sidney Crosby on the top line.
Will he have a breakout year in 2025-26?
Exciting Penguins Forward Is Prime Breakout Candidate
After being acquired by the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> 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.
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