Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Rutget McGroarty has just one point in six AHL games this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Rutger McGroarty played six games in the NHL, going pointless in those contests and compiling a minus-5 rating. The 20-year-old was demoted to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and made his AHL debut on Oct. 18. 

Thus far, McGroarty has played in six games, collecting a single assist in a matchup against the Bridgeport Islanders on Oct. 30. 

On Saturday, facing the Hartford Wolfpack, the rookie was held off the scoresheet for the fifth time. Since turning pro, McGroarty has a single assist in 12 games with a minus-10 rating. Moreover, he's registered just 11 shots.

Last year, McGroarty skated at the University of Michigan, scoring 52 points in 36 games, losing in the Frozen Four but finishing as a Hobey Baker Award finalist.

The former 14th overall pick (2022) requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, looking for more opportunities to crack an NHL lineup. The Penguins sent Brayden Yager (14th overall, 2023) to Winnipeg in exchange for McGroaty.

Although Yager had limited opportunities (two games) in the pre-season, he's back in the WHL with the Moose Jaw Warriors, scoring 17 points through 13 games.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 6, against their cross-state rivals, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. 

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