F Rutger McGroarty - WBS Penguins, AHL (2022, 14th, WPG; traded to PIT)

[MardyBum]

Definitely has taken a big step this year so far. More of "the guy" with a few others on Michigan than just one of the guys.

 

[Whileee]

I guess I gotta keep bumping this thread...

Rutger with two goals tonight; now up to 5g and 10a in 8 games to share the NCAA lead in points.

 

[Peasy]

Man just knows where to go on the ice to produce. Great to see him having this strong start after losing last years line mate in Fantilli (cant really claim hes a leech or something now).

Hes the type of player whos game should translate even better in the NHL.

 

[LeProspector]

What a steal at 14.

 

[TLEH]

Just went down really hard and EMT were there. Stretchered off. Hopefully he is okay. Went back first into the boards.

 

[Hattrick Kane]

 

[MrCreamm]

Poor guy taken to the ER straight away... Some speculating he broke his tailbone.

 

[lanky]

Poor guy taken to the ER straight away... Some speculating he broke his tailbone.

Broken tailbone sucks. More painful than almost any other fracture. Not a concern for future performance though.

Pure speculation on what he suffered at this point.

 

[BLNY]

Broken tailbone sucks. More painful than almost any other fracture.

Concur. Been there. There's virtually no position that's comfortable. The bruising is spectacular however lol.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Strange injury. Didn't look bad but his response is not good. Hope he recovers quick. He's an interesting prospect that i was hoping the Habs would have selected.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Probably out for World Juniors now. That’s a shame. He was the likely captain. That’ll be a big loss. Hope he can recover quick.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Probably out for World Juniors now. That’s a shame. He was the likely captain. That’ll be a big loss. Hope he can recover quick.

Not out for the World Juniors.

Named the captain, as expected.

 

[lanky]

Poor guy taken to the ER straight away... Some speculating he broke his tailbone.

The injury was a broken rib and punctured lung.

Glad he bounced back so quickly.

Jets Prospect Rutger McGroarty Starring at World Juniors with U.S. After Scary Injury

Rutger McGroarty was desperate to play for his country. The Winnipeg Jets prospect also didn't want to have a tube inserted into his chest to make it happen.

www.chrisd.ca

 

[kylbaz]

I didn't watch a lot of the world juniors. How did he look?

 

[Carl33]

Didn’t look a lot of games but his Skating looks sluggish…

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I didn't watch a lot of the world juniors. How did he look?

Not good, but he rushed back from injury and didn't play any exhibitions. It'll take him some time to get back to his top form, but there's nothing wrong with that.

He captained his team to a Gold Medal, and had 9 points without playing well.

 

[Peasy]

Nice little 4 point night last night.

He has 9 points in 3 games since coming back from injury/WJC.

In 16 gp he has 27 points and 60 SOG. Pretty good D+2 campaign so far.

Skating still obviously isn't his strong suit, but there has been improvement on it since his draft and I believe hes smart enough to overcome that weakness.

 

[ello]

Seems on track to being the Jets next captain

 

[Peasy]

Another 2 goals and 2 assists tonight.

31 points in 17 now.

 

[Atoyot]

Another 2 goals and 2 assists tonight.

31 points in 17 now.

14 shots on goal tonight as well.

 

[Whileee]

14 shots on goal tonight as well.

14 shots on goal?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

He's tied for his team lead in points, and thats having missed 5 games. 12th overall in total points in the NCAA, and fewer games than every player ahead of him.

He's leading the NCAA in PPG right now, and doing so by a considerable margin (.10, which is larger than the gap between 2nd and 5th).

He also has the highest PPG (1.82) right now in the NCAA since Kyle Connor (1.87). The modern day NCAA record is Gaudreau at 2.00.

His offensive upside is way underrated. Too many people think because he plays hard and is a good leader that he's not got elite scoring skills. I think he's going to score 1PPG+ in the NHL. Should be moved back to Center, then Winnipeg could get a 1C, and my Tavares comparison will be complete.

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

Can't wait for this guy to go pro, hes gonna be my next jersey for sure

 

[2014nyr]

14 shots on goal tonight as well.

pardon? this kid is an absolute nailgun

 

[CrosbyStaalsAndNash]

Rutger's 2nd NCAA season comes to a close as Michigan loses to Boston College 4-0 in the Frozen Four.

Jets ELC watch is now on!

Finished the season with 16g and 52 pts in 36 games. (1.44pt/game)
He's now scored 34g and 91 pts through 75 games. (1.21pt/game)