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

[Spring in Fialta]

More dumb...

Lots of tough scrimmages but hey, in your world they hand out lollipops.

Bye..

There's a difference between 'playing tough' and what you described.

 

[Moist ReadOnly]

I think a trade that makes sense for wpg that nyr would consider is Othmann or Berard for Rutger. WPG gets a talented prospect drafted who is already signed and under team control for a guy they arent gonna be able to sign anyway

both are good prospects but I think youd need a sizeable addition, which would end up taking assets away from going all-in this season

If somehow they managed a deal with only prospects or draft picks post-2026, then thatd be a steal I think

 

[HFpapi]

What about something like McGroarty to Seattle for Jared Mccann?

Seattle shouldn't dwell too much on their unlikely 2nd round playoff run last year and shouldn't make the mistake of thinking they are a win-now team. McGroarty is a significant boost to their prospect pool and a cost-controlled asset for years to come assuming he's happy to be there.

Mccann is only 28, has 2 years left on his deal, and gives Winnipeg an excellent #2 C option to bolster their roster and stay in "win-now" mode.

 

[LaffyTaffy13]

both are good prospects but I think youd need a sizeable addition, which would end up taking assets away from going all-in this season

If somehow they managed a deal with only prospects or draft picks post-2026, then thatd be a steal I think

Alot of places have othmann actually ranked higher than Rutger

 

[robbieberns]

Just thought of a 3 way trade that could benefit all parties involved. If values are off don’t tear me to shreds just using this as a base for a trade and would be open to any tweaks that would make it a more fair trade.

Carolina receives: McGroarty, WIN ‘24 1st
Winnipeg receives: Mailloux
Montreal receives: Necas

 

[gojetsgo]

Just thought of a 3 way trade that could benefit all parties involved. If values are off don’t tear me to shreds just using this as a base for a trade and would be open to any tweaks that would make it a more fair trade.

Carolina receives: McGroarty, WIN ‘24 1st
Winnipeg receives: Mailloux
Montreal receives: Necas

no

 

[robbieberns]

no

Any ideas on changes that could make a deal between the three partners work or do you just want to contribute nothing?

 

[gojetsgo]

Any ideas on changes that could make a deal between the three partners work or do you just want to contribute nothing?

jets wouldn't trade for mailloux, his name has already been mentioned in this thread and jets fans have already said the org wouldn't trade for him so Idk why I would need to contribute more

 

[tbcwpg]

Any ideas on changes that could make a deal between the three partners work or do you just want to contribute nothing?

I don't think Mailloux is someone TNSE would want to bring in.

 

[robbieberns]

Fair enough, doesn’t have to be Mailloux, I just knew Montreal had multiple RHD in their system which I know Winnipeg is looking for and I know Montreal is interested in Necas. Thought there could be a deal to be made.

 

[10YearsAfter]

Old folks home? Rangers were the youngest team in the final 4.

Players age 24 or younger

Lafreniere
Kakko
Chytil
Rempe
Edstrom
Kandre
Schneider
Jones
Cuylle

Matt Rempe the next Eric Lindros!

 

[ColbyChaos]

Old folks home? Rangers were the youngest team in the final 4.

Players age 24 or younger

Lafreniere
Kakko
Chytil
Rempe
Edstrom
Kandre
Schneider
Jones
Cuylle

And berard and othmann likely to be up this season or next. You do often try hard here though colbs. Facts>>>

Two good players on that list rest are mid. No wonder you need Rutger if your team can’t even develop a #2 overall properly

 

[Diablo2020]

Brock Boeser, one for one. Jets trade Ehlers for the RHD they need afterwards.

 

[Boxertim]

To the rangers for KK

 

[Baksfamous112]

Don’t need LHD


Lousy option…this is part of the reason we are in the situation we are in…getting players who don’t fill a need, just because…
Jets need proven 2C and RHD… not overrated LHD…plus we keep bringing in players to take away spots from developing kids…we have Samberg on our LHD…or should we force him to leave too.

The thing is you’re not going to get an under 27 proven 2C or top 3/4 RHD for him. He’s a winger, hasn’t played an NHL game and refuse to sign with his current team because they wouldn’t guarantee a spot on the roster.

You will probably have to settle for less or a 2C/RHD that is still in his prime but doesn’t have 8-10 years ahead of him. Think about a guy that is 28-30.

You could however ask for a lesser C prospect that has top 6 potential or a highly skilled C/RHD that is 22-23 that hasn’t break out yet but shown he’s an NHL player with potential to grow given a new start/opportunity.

 

[HabsAddict]

Fair enough, doesn’t have to be Mailloux, I just knew Montreal had multiple RHD in their system which I know Winnipeg is looking for and I know Montreal is interested in Necas. Thought there could be a deal to be made.

RHDs are Reinbacher, Mailioux, Savard, Barron and Kovacevic.

The first two are likely either top 4 or at the very least top 6. Guhle is playing the wrong side because other then Savard, Barron/Kovacevik are borderline. So there is no appetite to trade Rein or Mailioux.

BTW...21 yesr old Mailioux was the third highest scoring defenseman in the AHL while his focus was developing his defensive game. Has size, 6'3" 230 pounds, shot, skating, mean disposition and likely 1st PP...while cleaning up what X left behind. Also likely to make it on opening night.

We're not going to make a hole in RHD to solve someone elses hole in RHD

 

[AKL]

Would Jets fans rather deal him for Rossi or for MIN 1st+? "Neither" or "we're not trading him within the division/to Minnesota" aren't options

 

[RangersFan1994]

Rangers offer Kakko, and Miller to Jets for signed Rutger McGroarty, Colby Barlow and Dylan Samberg

 

[Guttersniped]

If I'm GM I'd say sure son, we'll open a spot for you after a good scrimmage.

Let's see how ready he is coming up agaisnt Guhle or X in front of the net. Let's see how his ribs feel after a few cross checks. No back problems? Wait for that two hander. EVERY TEAM IN THE NHL has their own Guhles and X waiting to meet and greet his royal expectations.

This is seriously delusional kids who play tough guy to other kids, but never actually played against man who have no problem hurting him. In fact, it's part of their job description.

I go back to Harris who thought he was NHL ready and demanded to be put in the lineup. Habs were not a good team so why not. Now Harris finds out that he's barely a top 6 and slipping out of the NHL.

At the time of his signing, most people thought he was a lock on top 4 career. As per usual the HF eperts were laughing at how the Habs were going to loose a top prospect. Now? Lots of HF amnesia and he's closer to AHL tweener. So why does anyone think that Rutger is top 6 or top 9 without ever stepping into the NHL?

Some GM from a non contender is going to bite and good luck. You've been warned....

Were non-Habs fans going on about how a 3rd round pick signing out of Northeastern was a top prospect?

 

[Baksfamous112]

Just thought of a 3 way trade that could benefit all parties involved. If values are off don’t tear me to shreds just using this as a base for a trade and would be open to any tweaks that would make it a more fair trade.

Carolina receives: McGroarty, WIN ‘24 1st
Winnipeg receives: Mailloux
Montreal receives: Necas

Carolina makes out like bandits. I also don’t think Montreal wants to move Mailloux.

 

[DemiGod]

Russian factor

 

[HabsAddict]

Were non-Habs fans going on about how a 3rd round pick signing out of Northeastern was a top prospect?

I'm not sure were you are headed with this comment. Hutson?

He's a "top prospect" but that's all he is until he goes into the corner with a Tkachuk.

I'm a big fan of show-me. That is why i value kids who already have a season or two of NHL versus paper tigers. Even less a fan of kids who demand rather then prove themselves.

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

Would Jets fans rather deal him for Rossi or for MIN 1st+? "Neither" or "we're not trading him within the division/to Minnesota" aren't options

Neither, we're not trading him within the division/to minnesota

 

[Fire Chevy]

Would Jets fans rather deal him for Rossi or for MIN 1st+? "Neither" or "we're not trading him within the division/to Minnesota" aren't options

Honestly think there’s a deal for Rossi I feel like McGroarty is the kind of player Minnesota is looking for I would like this trade Jets get thier 2C solved

 

[Guyute]

I predict McGroarty gets traded to the Rangers for Kakko.

The Jets will want win now pieces instead of picks or prospects because they want to compete while Schiefele and Helleybuck are still in their primes.

The Jets will have Lambert and Heinola playing in the NHL next season. Heinola, drafted in the 2019 1st round like Kakko, won a spot with the Jets in training camp last year until he broke his ankle in the last pre-season game and needed surgery.

Kakko is from a smaller town in Finland. He will feel much more comfortable in Winnipeg with his former Finnish teammates. I’m pretty confident the Jets will be able to tap Kakko’s unmet potential.