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

[Lion Hound]

The NY Rangers ears are ringing

Another Nebraska kid. Im sure Jed Ortmeyer is well acquainted with him. That doesn't provide any leverage though.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Another Nebraska kid. Im sure Jed Ortmeyer is well acquainted with him. That doesn't provide any leverage though.

It's the New York Rangers. He's coming!

 

[TheBeard]

The name always sounds like such an indecent act in the bedroom.

 

[Tahoeblue]

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Jets needs are 2C and top 4 RHD

Sounds like Brock Nelson and Ryan Pulock. Not advocating this as I believe both players have trade protection. I always had a soft spot for the Jets. Great people, solid organization, and a small and passionate fan base. Not crazy about when players push this, IF this is true.

 

[Double Dion]

This is a tough situation. As a Flames fan we saw this with 2 prospects who both went to the Rags. One of them won a Norris trophy. It's why I think you've got to find players who care about hockey in Canada. Not how close broadway stage productions are.

 

[gojetsgo]

This is a tough situation. As a Flames fan we saw this with 2 prospects who both went to the Rags. One of them won a Norris trophy. It's why I think you've got to find players who care about hockey in Canada. Not how close broadway stage productions are.

from the reports that came out it's not that he doesn't want to play in winnipeg or he wants to choose where he plays, he just wants a spot on an nhl roster

 

[Double Dion]

from the reports that came out it's not that he doesn't want to play in winnipeg or he wants to choose where he plays, he just wants a spot on an nhl roster

Oh well that's a fair ask. If the Jets won't do that I think he should pursue other options. Just don't see why they wouldn't.

 

[10YearsAfter]

With a name like that I'd expect him to be over 150 years old and long since passed away, so no surprise they aren't talking unless the Jets are necromancers.

Rutger is a very cool name

These kids arent idiots. If a 19-21 year old can pick anywhere to live while making millions it’s NYC. Its why the rangers have an unfair advantage in these situations

NY-Shitty is a deplorable place to live

 

[Fjordy]

from the reports that came out it's not that he doesn't want to play in winnipeg or he wants to choose where he plays, he just wants a spot on an nhl roster

Jets don't have place for him in the lineup?

 

[gojetsgo]

Jets don't have place for him in the lineup?

not this season, unless he came to training camp and earned one but he seems like he doesn't want to go to the moose if he couldn't

 

[Team_Spirit]

Very strange he looked happy on draft day. They certainly have a spot for him too.

You have to admit Habs fans were right to lowball for Dubois the Kings already gave up.

 

[GaryPoppins]

Here’s hoping the Jets can just fix it. Give the guy a roster spot, he’s likely viable in the top 9.

I’d absolutely hate to lose this guy.

 

[MNRube]

Rutger is a very cool name

NY-Shitty is a deplorable place to live

Two horrible takes. Impressive

 

[jfhabs]

Harsher on players for doing what? Should they be harsher on teams for deciding they don't want specific players anymore?

For not signing/reporting to the team who spent assets in drafting and developing them.
The players are pretty well protected in the NHL as far as teams deciding they don't want a certain player. The contracts are guaranteed...

 

[CanMerc]

Here’s hoping the Jets can just fix it. Give the guy a roster spot, he’s likely viable in the top 9.

I’d absolutely hate to lose this guy.

No thanks…trade him and get a player that fills a need now… mcg isn’t ready and is showing his personality… one we don’t need or want in the room

 

[Hunter368]

Very strange he looked happy on draft day. They certainly have a spot for him too.

You have to admit Habs fans were right to lowball for Dubois the Kings already gave up.

He just wants to play, the Jets are incredibly patient letting prospects develop, almost let them develop too long in cases.


Jets were right not to take low ball offers from anyone onPLD, they got a great return.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Man I love those players who achieved nothing in the NHL that got drafted and don't want to play in a specific town.

 

[jfhabs]

Very strange he looked happy on draft day. They certainly have a spot for him too.

You have to admit Habs fans were right to lowball for Dubois the Kings already gave up.

Most offers were fair considering the guy is about to cash in. Same with Necas, they are good not great players about/wanting to get paid. Hence why their teams want to trade them in the first place.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

If the choice is between re-signing Monahan to be our 2C and losing Rutger as a result, you don't re-sign Monahan. Take a chance with the kids - Heinola, McGroarty & Lambert this year. We need some excitement.

 

[CanMerc]

If the choice is between re-signing Monahan to be our 2C and losing Rutger as a result, you don't re-sign Monahan. Take a chance with the kids - Heinola, McGroarty & Lambert this year. We need some excitement.

Monahan shouldn’t be re-signed regardless…should never have been acquired to begin with.
RM should be traded… he’s showing his personality/attitude and it’s not what we need

 

[koivu2k1]

ill do habs 5th overall and Harris for Rutger, send the paperwork jets fans.

 

[OVO16]

He has a lot of power here because he can hand-pick the team he wants to sign with.

No team is trading assets for someone who isn't gonna sign. Gonna be interesting

 

[gojetsgo]

He has a lot of power here because he can hand-pick the team he wants to sign with.

No team is trading assets for someone who isn't gonna sign. Gonna be interesting

I don't think it will be too hard for a team to sign him, you will just need an open spot for him

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

not this season, unless he came to training camp and earned one but he seems like he doesn't want to go to the moose if he couldn't

Can you blame him?

All his friends were guaranteed roster spots. Cooley, Gauthier, Fantilli, Hughes, Nazar

 

[gojetsgo]

Can you blame him?

All his friends were guaranteed roster spots. Cooley, Gauthier, Fantilli, Hughes.

well we are coming off a 110 point season while those teams are currently picking in the top 5