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

[jokesondee]

awesome where do i sign? does someone have Bettman's phone number?

1-800-ASS-CLWN

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Are teams able to speak to him and his agent to have a handshake agreement that he won't pull the same shit if they trade for him? Or will he bolt to the Rangers or whatever regardless?

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Is it just a Winnipeg thing, where he doesn't want to sign and play there. Or is it that he wishes to choose his own destination, by leveraging the option to not sign and playout his college career?

It sounds like he is seeking a guaranteed spot on the Jets NHL team without having to play in the AHL and the Jets wouldn't agree to it. Kind of a dick move on his part if true.

 

[SCP Guy]

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Are teams able to speak to him and his agent to have a handshake agreement that he won't pull the same shit if they trade for him? Or will he bolt to the Rangers or whatever regardless?

Zero chance a team would pay up enough to get Chevy to pull the trigger without officially or unofficially getting info from the Rutger camp.....Lots of ways to do that....but will they sit down and interview Rutger before a trade? Nope can't see it.

 

[Whalers Fan]

Guhle for McGroarty?

No from the Habs.

 

[Drumman44]

1-800-ASS-CLWN

He has a 900 number

 

[Sleeper Shark]

Jets aren't giving you a blue chip prospect to move up 22 spots on the draft, lmfao

It's not really just about that, though, is it? Clearing cap space has a defined cost. Not saying that it would happen in this way (and now that the Sharks have traded up for 11OA for 14 OA and 42 OA, it almost assuredly won't), but whether you like it or not, the Jets will have to (Jet)tison some players to stay under the cap for the coming season.

In the general sense, does sending out Schmidt with no buyout or retention allow them to keep Ehlers? How much is that worth?

Would you be into that? Oh wait, IDGAF. (lmfao)

 

[gojetsgo]

It's not really just about that, though, is it? Clearing cap space has a defined cost. Not saying that it would happen in this way (and now that the Sharks have traded up for 11OA for 14 OA and 42 OA, it almost assuredly won't), but whether you like it or not, the Jets will have to (Jet)tison some players to stay under the cap for the coming season.

In the general sense, does sending out Schmidt with no buyout or retention allow them to keep Ehlers? How much is that worth?

Would you be into that? Oh wait, IDGAF. (lmfao)

I don't think were up against the cap as much as you think we are

 

[JoeSakic13]

I went through a similar situation where my grade school girlfriend and I weren’t talking.

Fingers crossed if they break up he doesn’t lose some of his Pokémon cards too.

 

[Heldig]

Would you guys do Marino for him?

The trade target should be an equivalent prospect or pick not a veteran D man. Jets dont need to get older.

 

[10Ducky10]

Would you guys do Marino for him?

Maybe if he came back in a trade involving Ehlers as well?

 

[Bandit]

A Rutger McGroarty/Dirk Diggler 1 for 1 swap seems fair.

 

[wpgallday1960]

A Rutger McGroarty/Dirk Diggler 1 for 1 swap seems fair.

Not sure there are jock strap sizes large enough here in Winnipeg.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Wonder if the Jets could bring back hometown kid Seth Jarvis for McGroarty.

 

[wpgallday1960]

Wonder if the Jets could bring back hometown kid Seth Jarvis for McGroarty.

I don’t see Carolina doing that. Jets would have to add, IMO.

 

[10Ducky10]

Wonder if the Jets could bring back hometown kid Seth Jarvis for McGroarty.

Jets would have to add...probably a 1st at least.

 

[NotOpie]

Jets would have to add...probably a 1st at least.

Jarvis isn't going anywhere

 

[ameselare]

It's pretty pretentious of them to want a guaranteed roster spot. You have to earn his position like everyone else.

There are teams who will guarantee them the roster spot though, and they know that.

 

[Lolonegoal]

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That's not even all of them either, I just got bored of looking

I'm a Habs fan and I agree with you. But you're also not getting Guhle or Huston like other people suggested.

Middle ground and comparable to the other trades you posted is probably something like your 1st back + Mailloux?

 

[gojetsgo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806506112524431845

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

I'm pretty sure Boston doesn't have any assets that would get Rutger. Few appropriate prospects, #25 won't cut it, and no roster players that they'd willingly trade that we want. That's an odd one.

 

[gojetsgo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1806511563492499545

Minnesota would likely be willing to trade the 13th pick outright, especially if it was to the Winnipeg Jets for the University of Michigan standout Rutger McGroarty. There’s no doubt the Wild, like many teams, have been talking to the Jets about the 2022 14th pick, who reportedly doesn’t want to sign with Winnipeg.

 

[AKL]

I'm pretty sure Boston doesn't have any assets that would get Rutger. Few appropriate prospects, #25 won't cut it, and no roster players that they'd willingly trade that we want. That's an odd one.

I wonder if Boston would part with Poitras for him, and how Winnipeg would feel about Poitras addressing the 2C need.

Minnesota would likely be willing to trade the 13th pick outright, especially if it was to the Winnipeg Jets for the University of Michigan standout Rutger McGroarty. There’s no doubt the Wild, like many teams, have been talking to the Jets about the 2022 14th pick, who reportedly doesn’t want to sign with Winnipeg.

Please, I would still add #45 to make sure it gets done

 

[FlappyGiraffe]

I wonder if Boston would part with Poitras for him, and how Winnipeg would feel about Poitras addressing the 2C need.



Please, I would still add #45 to make sure it gets done

I hate the idea of Rutger playing for the wild lol.

Although if it happens it would be one of the biggest heel turns ever for our fanbase which would be kind of fun.

We all fell in love with him after he said all the right things the past 2 years - then he pulls this and plays his agitator style on the ice for one of our most hated rivals. The storyline is there haha

 

[ReimanSum1908]

I'm a Habs fan and I agree with you. But you're also not getting Guhle or Huston like other people suggested.

Middle ground and comparable to the other trades you posted is probably something like your 1st back + Mailloux?

I'm rather curious as to the Jet's response to a trade proposal to the effect of:

To Winnipeg
Arber Xhekaj
2024 1st (26th)

To Montreal
Rutger McGroarty

To many teams (whether or not they are correct in their assessment), Xhekaj probably has more value given prevailing opinions regarding his physical tools and attitude.

Edit: To be clear, here, I think that the value is way off given that Xhekaj does not add much at all; however, his kind of player is overpaid and overrated all the time.