Prospect Info: Rutger McGroarty, 2022 NHL Draft, #14 Overall

[Whileee]

I think the playing time and PP demands are very unlikely. Remember all of the smoke and BS coming from Montreal during the PLD saga? This feels the same. I don't trust the Montreal management or the Montreal press. Chevy should lose Hughes' number if he's pulling some nonsense on this.

 

[WaveRaven]

I heard a rumour he wants his jersey retired after preseason. This has gotten loonie

 

[GeorgeJETson]

If these rumors about his demands for playing time are true and I'm very skeptical it is. But if they are, than this kid should get booed in every single arena he plays in. Self-entitlement should not be rewarded and his teammates should throw his clothes in the shower at every game.

Almost tracksuit shower level...

 

[JetsFan815]

Rutger

I came

I demanded NHL PP time before even a signing an ELC

I went to college to play for a struggling team

 

[Whileee]

Sounds like flak from the Habs. Maybe they know they missed on McGroarty and are leaking like a sieve like they did on the PLD saga.

Would be funny if Chevy turns around and signs McGroarty and leaves Hughes and the Habs hanging again.

 

[JetsFan815]

I think the playing time and PP demands are very unlikely. Remember all of the smoke and BS coming from Montreal during the PLD saga? This feels the same. I don't trust the Montreal management or the Montreal press. Chevy should lose Hughes' number if he's pulling some nonsense on this.

The demands for PP time actually clarifies a few things. Some fans were confused why teams trading for him would be "turned off" by his camp's demands as reported by Murat/McIntyre as surely any team even considering trading for him is well aware he wants to play in the NHL as a condition of signing. Therefore I wonder if demanding PP time and/or other such foolishness is what is popping up when these teams are talking to him going beyond the play me in the NHL demand an thus turning off teams.

Again not sure what the source is of these comments but I would not be surprised if this is indeed the case.

 

[gojetsgo]

Sounds like flak from the Habs. Maybe they know they missed on McGroarty and are leaking like a sieve like they did on the PLD saga.

Would be funny if Chevy turns around and signs McGroarty and leaves Hughes and the Habs hanging again.

I think this is more likely some random blogger piggy backing off what mcintyre said then habs leaking information

 

[Whileee]

The demands for PP time actually clarifies a few things. Some fans were confused why teams trading for him would be "turned off" by his camp's demands as reported by Murat/McIntyre as surely any team even considering trading for him is well aware he wants to play in the NHL as a condition of signing. Therefore I wonder if demanding PP time and/or other such foolishness is what is popping up when these teams are talking to him going beyond the play me in the NHL demand an thus turning off teams.

Again not sure what the source is of these comments but I would not be surprised if this is indeed the case.

I'd be very surprised. I think it's a lot of smoke, and I've learned not to rely on rumours out of the Habs' ambit.

 

[GeorgeJETson]

Sounds like flak from the Habs. Maybe they know they missed on McGroarty and are leaking like a sieve like they did on the PLD saga.

Would be funny if Chevy turns around and signs McGroarty and leaves Hughes and the Habs hanging again.

They'll just claim they weren't interested in the first place

 

[gojetsgo]

Montreal Canadiens: Here's why Rutger McGroarty hasn't been traded

In the transaction involving Rutger McGroarty between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets, new revelations are emerging about the reasons for the delay.

www.habslatest.com

this is the blog, I think we can say that the min/pp demand is bullshit

 

[Thechozen1]

Funny how when it sounds like he wants out he's just a "meh prospect!"

Sounded like he was all but traded to Minne, until their guy slid to them.

Damn Minnesota! Always a pain in the ass to the Jets.

 

[Malcsta]

My sources are telling me that McGroarty's camp demanded three jerseys of his in the rafters of CLC, each with different Jet's colorways, and each signed by Hawerchuck/Orr/Gretzky, respectively

Source: My sources

 

[Mooche]

My sources are telling me that McGroarty's camp demanded three jerseys of his in the rafters of CLC, each with different Jet's colorways, and each signed by Hawerchuck/Orr/Gretzky, respectively

Source: My sources

Shouldn't Rutger be the one signing jerseys for those guys?



(RIP Ducky)

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

If these rumors about his demands for playing time are true and I'm very skeptical it is. But if they are, than this kid should get booed in every single arena he plays in. Self-entitlement should not be rewarded and his teammates should throw his clothes in the shower at every game.

Yes - IF true.

 

[DRW204]

Funny how when it sounds like he wants out he's just a "meh prospect!"

Sounded like he was all but traded to Minne, until their guy slid to them.

Opinions flip instantly with the news broke out.

 

[jungles]

I think the mins/pp time demand is likely bullshit

It has to be, right?

 

[abax44]

Opinions flip instantly with the news broke out.

Yup. If somehow he stays and says the right things, they'll flip again, too.

 

[Shawnathon]

Sounds like flak from the Habs. Maybe they know they missed on McGroarty and are leaking like a sieve like they did on the PLD saga.

Would be funny if Chevy turns around and signs McGroarty and leaves Hughes and the Habs hanging again.

The Habs holding their ground on Dubois was one of the smartest things they could’ve done.

 

[ps241]

I'd be very surprised. I think it's a lot of smoke, and I've learned not to rely on rumours out of the Habs' ambit.

I am with you on this. After the PLD mess I am pretty skeptical of “reports” coming out of Montreal. The PP thing seems like a red herring.

 

[Jetsfan79]

This gureenteed ice time ( and especially)power play time thing makes no sense even from a selfish point of view. Ego maniac or not , you need teammates to support you or your simply screwed as a player. This is not Basketball. Hockey is a team game. These sort of demands instantly alienates you from your teammates and creates an overt atmosphere of favoritism in the locker room. How can a captain not see this? What exactly would he preach as a captain? " Don't believe the narrative, There is indeed "i" in team? Come on..

Heck even prick attitude players are smart enough to at least try to act like your a selfless team guy. Just from a projected image standpoint.

 

[SCP Guy]

Rutger has demanded he gets to wear number 99

The Habs holding their ground on Dubois was one of the smartest things they could’ve done.

Chevy holding his ground to the Habs crap offer was even smarter lol

 

[Romang67]

This is not Basketball.

I heard that Rutger wanted a guarantee that the Jets draft Rutger "Rutgy" McGroarty Jr. in 20 years.

 

[hockeyarena]

My sources are telling me he's demanded the camera is on him for minimum of 2 periods per game while he dances in the aisles and uses finishing moves such as finger gun and tornado swirl. Any previous dancer must be immediately traded.

 

[Shawnathon]

Rutger has demanded he gets to wear number 99


Chevy holding his ground to the Habs crap offer was even smarter lol

Maybe. Lol Winnipeg got a great return forsure, but I think Montreal management not caving into pressure for an overrated player that would’ve hurt the team long term was a pretty smart move in a different way.

 

[lanky]

My sources are telling me he's demanded the camera is on him for minimum of 2 periods per game while he dances in the aisles and uses finishing moves such as finger gun and tornado swirl. Any previous dancer must be immediately traded.

As discussed, we all have to draw the line somewhere. My line is Dancing Gabe. If Rutger messes with him then he's gonna have to deal with me.