Friedman: Jets and Rutger McGroarty are not talking - his name is coming up in trade talks

[10YearsAfter]

I mean snuggerud is literally doing the same thing and was taken in the same first round lol.

Cutter Gauthier syndrome

 

[Fatass]

They will just sign him for free in 2 years

Exactly! If this is another Faber get the best return from where he wants to play and move on. His new team gets him two years early and that has some value.

 

[Double Dion]

Canadian teams know the risks of drafting American born players but continue to do so anyways.

You have to weigh the individual player. I think it's a risk you want to assess in each circumstance. There's no question Canada is an inferior country for most wealthy and successful people.

 

[TLEH]

Figured when he went back something was up.

 

[Michoulicious]

We already had that with Laine and PLD.

Looks like they were right to lowball after all. Both are epic busts.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

RHD is a weakness and I also think centres who are actually projected to be centres. We seem to draft players that play C in junior but project as wingers. Ironically the only one who looks to be a C at the NHL level is McGroarty.

The only centers we have that might be expendable are zegras and lundestrom…. We’d have to add to lundestrom and I assume you’d be targeting more of a 2c than a 3c.

And if we were moving zegras I feel like we’d want a significant add

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

That's not what was said.

Friedman said he reached out for comment, but the family advisor for Rutger isn't talking and the Jets aren't talking, but he's (Friedman) has heard his (Rutger) name in trade talks.

 

[10YearsAfter]

McGroarty to NJ for 10th overall 2024. Rutger is a former team mate of Luke Hughes and Seamus Casey. Surely the idea of playing with Jack Hughes is appealin

McGroarty to NJ for 10th overall 2024. Rutger is a former team mate of Luke Hughes and Seamus Casey. Surely the idea of playing with Jack Hughes is appealing to him.

CHICAGO

 

[Kiwi]

Minten plus #23OA

If he doesn't want to go to Canada I'd imagine Toronto is going to be a bit of an issue

 

[CupHolders]

I think Pulock was discussed but pretty much settled on he's building a life on LI and wouldn't waive. Nelson is probably a bit old unless they want to just kick the youth can down the road another year, but I feel like they'll want to get a bit younger this year.

Is Winnipeg still in a "win now" enough of an approach... where a trade of UFA's to be in Nelson for Ehlers make sense?

Nelson is older than Ehlers, but does play the center position. Is Winnipeg looking to extend Ehlers?

 

[Heldig]

The only centers we have that might be expendable are zegras and lundestrom…. We’d have to add to lundestrom and I assume you’d be targeting more of a 2c than a 3c.

And if we were moving zegras I feel like we’d want a significant add

Warren and Luneau?

 

[Kevin Musto]

To Chicago:

-the rights to Rutger McGroarty

To Winnipeg:

-2024 1st round pick (18th overall)
-Lukas Reichel

 

[tbcwpg]

Is Winnipeg still in a "win now" enough of an approach... where a trade of UFA's to be in Nelson for Ehlers make sense?

Nelson is older than Ehlers, but does play the center position. Is Winnipeg looking to extend Ehlers?

I think they'd like to but the talk is Ehlers isn't that interested. Swapping Ehlers for Nelson seems like filling one hole by making another.

 

[GaryPoppins]

Kyle Connor went to UofM and is signed here long term. Connor Hellebuyck re-signed long term. Blake Wheeler captained the team for years. Dustin Byfuglien was a fan favourite. Even Jacob Trouba played here until a year before he had the freedom to move on.

Trouba forced his way out, so did Roslo.

 

[SI90]

20th overall from isles if he’s willing to sign his ELC.

 

[tbcwpg]

Trouba forced his way out, so did Roslo.

Trouba eventually forced his way out of Canada toward one specific market. Trouba played 6 seasons with Winnipeg. Roslovic played 3. The idea that the Jets shouldn't draft Americans because they might eventually not sign here isn't true.

 

[CupHolders]

I think they'd like to but the talk is Ehlers isn't that interested. Swapping Ehlers for Nelson seems like filling one hole by making another.

Last response on my part, as I don't want to derail the actual thread topic further... My perception was that Winnipeg was much stronger at wing and needing more at center? Is that incorrect?

 

[Heldig]

20th overall from isles if he’s willing to sign his ELC.

Nope. His value did not drop since his draft. And I dont see any prospects/young players that are worth it from the Islanders.

 

[thefutures]

If its an injury prone player + 2nd don't talk with the kid anymore and leave him in college for 4 years

 

[10YearsAfter]

To Chicago:

-the rights to Rutger McGroarty

To Winnipeg:

-2024 1st round pick (18th overall)
-Lukas Reichel

A legit offer unlike most of the rest

 

[SI90]

To Chicago:

-the rights to Rutger McGroarty

To Winnipeg:

-2024 1st round pick (18th overall)
-Lukas Reichel

If McGroarty is willing to sign an ELC then this is a really strong offer I can’t see WPG saying no. Especially if he really wants out

 

[absolute garbage]

Luneau and Edmonton's 1st?

 

[10YearsAfter]

Luneau and Edmonton's 1st?

absolute garbage offer

 

[periferal]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1804501923887784117

It's in today's just released 32 thoughts podcast.

Keep in mind that if they trade him, McGroarty is probably going to be picking his destination. He has all kinds of leverage.

Well then we all know he's going to the rangers.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Warren and Luneau?

Warren might be discussion worthy, still pretty raw.

Luneau I can’t see us parting with(specially after trading drysdale)…. Team seems very high on Luneau…. And rhd is kinda our weak org weak spot. Outside of luneau and gudas I think our next best guy is helleson