Proposal: McGroarty to Montreal

[John Mandalorian]

Doing nothing is sometimes the better idea. Especially when a kid has already shown character issues so young.....

I wouldn't even offer anything for him. 20 years old and already character issues....pass

So you’re willing to give Mailloux away or even pay them to take him off your hands? Good to know.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I think he’s holding out for the Leafs. And they don’t have the enticing assets. I’d think many teams are hesitant, so we wait and see.

I venture to say he comes around and stays; with a clear intention on leaving eventually.

 

[Qwijibo]

So you’re willing to give Mailloux away or even pay them to take him off your hands? Good to know.

You seem to be ignoring that this is all predicated on reports that he won't sign with Winnipeg when he leaves college. Im not sure whatvto tell you If you don't think that doesn't impact his trade value

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

I think he’s holding out for the Leafs. And they don’t have the enticing assets. I’d think many teams are hesitant, so we wait and see.

I venture to say he comes around and stays; with a clear intention on leaving eventually.

Why would they be the target ? If he doesn’t want to sign in Winnipeg maybe he doesn’t want to play in Canada : Making both Montreal and Toronto irrelevant in talks ( I obviously don’t know this just speculating) . What is his actual problem w Peg ?

 

[Weezeric]

Why would they be the target ? If he doesn’t want to sign in Winnipeg maybe he doesn’t want to play in Canada : Making both Montreal and Toronto irrelevant in talks ( I obviously don’t know this just speculating) . What is his actual problem w Peg ?

No one knows that there is any problem with Winnipeg. The last comments Rutger made himself were that Winnipeg is his favourite team, he was even saying that before he was drafted.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

I still think Anaheim will be interested, especially if we don’t plan on resigning or can’t Vatrano.

But the most obvious trade would be luneau, and I can’t see him being available.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Value wise its probably fair but i see Winnipeg being more interested in pieces that can help them today

 

[John Mandalorian]

You seem to be ignoring that this is all predicated on reports that he won't sign with Winnipeg when he leaves college. Im not sure whatvto tell you If you don't think that doesn't impact his trade value

No ones ignoring that. Its the whole premise for why he might be available.

 

[Hunter368]

Value wise its probably fair but i see Winnipeg being more interested in pieces that can help them today

I wouldn't doubt that either, but personally I haven't seen any offers who filled Jets needs to help win now while also being reasonable close in Rutger's value based on what it was rumored to be at the draft (around the 13th OA pick). In the end the Jets clearly aren't rushing any trade and aren't feeling any pressure to give him away at any discounts.

 

[MXD]

I still think Anaheim will be interested, especially if we don’t plan on resigning or can’t Vatrano.

But the most obvious trade would be luneau, and I can’t see him being available.

WTF would Anaheim even entertain this?

EDIT : Let alone suggest this...

 

[Djp]

If the rumours are true (and I do stress rumours) then they already know he has no intention of signing in Winnipeg. If that's the case yiu could argue this in an overpayment for a kid who could decide to go thr free agency route instead of signing both whatever team trades for him. Again. That's if the rumours are true.

he is not a UFA until august 16, 2026. If he leaves college and says he tutning pro it reverts to June 2, 2026

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An outlier trade does not set value due to situations. San Jose needed to rebuild and restock which is why they did this. A known quantity vs unknown matters too.

 

[Qwijibo]

I wouldn't doubt that either, but personally I haven't seen any offers who filled Jets needs to help win now while also being reasonable close in Rutger's value based on what it was rumored to be at the draft (around the 13th OA pick). In the end the Jets clearly aren't rushing any trade and aren't feeling any pressure to give him away at any discounts.

They have time and don't need to rush into a bad deal. That said he's not exactly helping with the whole "win now" thing either so I feel like that's a bit of a false narrative

 

[Djp]

You have no idea where that first will land. Also very convenient of you to leave out that the two 2nd are most likely high 30’s or low 40’s.


Let’s use a little bit of logic here. If Montreal acquires the right of McGroarty, the chances are that they talked to the agent/player and know he will sign

In pick value you assign the worst case. That 1st is very complicated and can turn turn a 26 pick easily

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

WTF would Anaheim even entertain this?

EDIT : Let alone suggest this...

Because that’s what Winnipeg fans asked for in the last thread… that’s the piece that would make most sense for Winnipeg

But I don’t see luneau being available for anyone realistically… I’d prob do something around lacombe dioncicio or hinds +

 

[HabsAddict]

All these " he should be traded for" are fantasies.

GMs are not going to trade for a guy that already making demands. He's simply not valuable enough to take on a headache unless he's cheap. On the other side of the coin, Chevy wants max value.

The self evident fact that he hasn't been traded means that GMs wont meet Chevy demands. Let him rot as Chevy problem.

 

[Voight]

You have no idea where that first will land. Also very convenient of you to leave out that the two 2nd are most likely high 30’s or low 40’s.


Let’s use a little bit of logic here. If Montreal acquires the right of McGroarty, the chances are that they talked to the agent/player and know he will sign

Hes only signing there if they guarantee him a spot on their NHL roster.

He hasn't signed with Winnipeg because they flat out refused to gift him a roster spot, that's something you gotta earn.

 

[Frank Drebin]

An outlier trade does not set value due to situations. San Jose needed to rebuild and restock which is why they did this. A known quantity vs unknown matters too.

Just take the L

 

[General Fanager]

So you’re willing to give Mailloux away or even pay them to take him off your hands? Good to know.

Well the situation isn't the same. Not many Hab fans were happy with that pick and many still aren't. The truth though is that he has done the work to make amends and earn his spot back in the org.

McGroarty has done none of that. He is demanding that an NHL team guarantee him a spot he has not earned. Thats sketchy to me.

What character issues?

He is demanding that an NHL team guarantee him a spot he has not earned. Thats sketchy to me.

 

[Whalers Fan]

Why do some Hab fans always want damaged guys? I mean there are endless PLD threads. Now its Laine/McGroarty.

Use those picks or trade them for better options.....

Why do you think McGroarty is damaged?

 

[HabsAddict]

Damaged goods...

Is it that hard to understand that on any given team the players had to EARN their way to the NHL and this guy is demanding a spot?

That alone will turn off a lot if not most GMs. It certainly going to piss off a lot of players too, both vets and those working their ass off to make it.

This is strictly of his own making and he hurt his value to the Jets and himself.

If i was a Jets fan i would be absolutely furious at such a selfish player, but please, don't expect others to ignore his reality.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Damaged goods...

Is it that hard to understand that on any given team the players had to EARN their way to the NHL and this guy is demanding a spot?

That alone will turn off a lot if not most GMs. It certainly going to piss off a lot of players too, both vets and those working their ass off to make it.

This is strictly of his own making and he hurt his value to the Jets and himself.

If i was a Jets fan i would be absolutely furious at such a selfish player, but please, don't expect others to ignore his reality.

Every player earned their spot?

 

[HockeyVirus]

Chevy wants a ready now prospect with T6 or T4 potential. I can’t see picks being enough
Value is definitely close though just not what the Jets need.

For Nick Robertson it is!

 

[HabsAddict]

Every player earned their spot?

They either had the talent and given a chance or worked their way in.

McG is demanding it.

 

[Mrfenn92]

They either had the talent and given a chance or worked their way in.

McG is demanding it.

He doesn’t have the talent?

 

[HabsAddict]

He doesn’t have the talent?

Prove it and earn it. Don't demand special treatment.