Confirmed with Link: Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for Brayden Yager

[Guardian17]

 

[KingBogo]

ok? has barely anything to do with my post. congrats you copied and pasted hockeydb boxscore stats.

the Pens pool is crap. so he should be #1, just like McGroarty will be if they did a re-vote.

read on actual league-wide prospect rankings, Yager is close to top 70-85 across a few sources , and McGraorty is a bit ahead. that's more informative of their current tier or levels rather than their team ranking.

Sorry man I want to be happy and enjoy this trade, I don't want to be the person you argue with today.

 

[Romang67]

Probably put the jersey on backwards. Felt too snug around the front of the neck, decided to ask for a trade.

 

[snowkiddin]

Well I hope he likes playing with Sid for a couple of years because that org is likely going to fall off a cliff once him, Letang, and Malkin hang em up.

No way, José.

NHL orchestrates the draft lottery to go Pittsburgh's way so that they land Gavin McKenna at the 2026 draft and start another dynasty.

Lemiuex to Crosby to McKenna

 

[Flair Hay]

I'm going to stand by what I said when all this stuff came out about him wanting a roster spot, I thought he did not want to play in Winnipeg and I think it's even more true today

Either way, it's hard to argue with the effectiveness of Rutger's request to get out.

Instead of potentially being sent down to the Moose he will likely be stapled to Crosby or Malkin's wing.

 

[Buffdog]

This post gave me a:
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That looks tiny lol

 

[Aggie204]

That looks tiny lol

My wife calls me snack sized……

 

[Jets 31]

I'm going to stand by what I said when all this stuff came out about him wanting a roster spot, I thought he did not want to play in Winnipeg and I think it's even more true today

He says it doesn't feel right before he even plays one single game, the guy didn't want to be a Winnipeg Jet and that's fine but i as a Winnipeg Jets fan sure don't like it. If Jager turns out to be another Brian Little this is one hell of a trade.

 

[Aphid]

Considering this, I am glad the Jets ran far, far away. It's giving me Dubois vibes with the three teams he's left. None of them fit him right.

I wish Pittsburgh luck with him. They might need it.

 

[WolfHouse]

Cheveldayoff said he felt this way beginning at Development Camp.

Probably after he got stabbed

 

[Aggie204]

Considering this, I am glad the Jets ran far, far away. It's giving me Dubois vibes with the three teams he's left. None of them fit him right.

I wish Pittsburgh luck with him. They might need it.

The team that was gifted 2 generational players? Nah, f- em.

 

[bustamente]

Either way, it's hard to argue with the effectiveness of Rutger's request to get out.

Instead of potentially being sent down to the Moose he will likely be stapled to Crosby or Malkin's wing.

Yup he and his agent got what they wanted he signed with an American team where he has a very good chance to be on the roster on day one and doesn't have to play in Winnipeg except as a visitor

 

[surixon]

No way, José.

NHL orchestrates the draft lottery to go Pittsburgh's way so that they land Gavin McKenna at the 2026 draft and start another dynasty.

Lemiuex to Crosby to McKenna

NHL execs... "But you can only move up X slots in the lottery"

Bittman... "Pittaburgh has the generation clause in their franchise charter. Whenever they lose one they are owed the next one available"

Lol

 

[WolfHouse]

He says it doesn't feel right before he even plays one single game, the guy didn't want to be a Winnipeg Jet and that's fine but i as a Winnipeg Jets fan sure don't like it. If Jager turns out to be another Brian Little this is one hell of a trade.

We should start holding dev camps in Florida

 

[Buffdog]

Sounds to me like he wasn't impressed with the city

Or maybe all the cougars at the Pal shut him down

 

[KingBogo]

Considering this, I am glad the Jets ran far, far away. It's giving me Dubois vibes with the three teams he's left. None of them fit him right.

I wish Pittsburgh luck with him. They might need it.

Agreed. What he gave for his reason seems very weak. I'm looking forward to hearing an interview with Jager at some point.

 

[CorgisPer60]

f***ing snake. It's totally "It's not you - it's me." vibes.

 

[DRW204]

dang, i wonder what Rutger's dad is going to do with that Jets hat now

 

[Jets 31]

Sounds to me like he wasn't impressed with the city

Or maybe all the cougars at the Pal shut him down

 

[bustamente]

Sounds to me like he wasn't impressed with the city

Or maybe all the cougars at the Pal shut him down

Should of tried his luck at the Spike

 

[10Ducky10]

Scouting report his draft year...

Yager is a player with a pro-style game. He plays with a lot of speed and energy, showing the ability to carry pucks up the ice and make skilled plays with pace. He’s not the biggest center, but Yager plays hard, showing a commitment to making plays without the puck and winning a lot of battles even though he’s not overly physical. His main offensive weapon is his shot, which is high end due to his great technique and accuracy, but he does have the slick hands and vision to beat defenses in other ways. He didn’t score goals this season like I thought he would with his shot, but I believe he will in future seasons. At his size there will be questions about whether he’s an actual NHL center despite his skating and effort. My comparable for him is an NHL wing, reflecting the risk in his projection at that position, but I see a reality where he turns into a Vincent Trocheck type.

another one...

He’s a natural scorer and creator who plays a direct style, but he’s also got plus vision and deft touch (though I wouldn’t say his creativity is necessarily a strength). I like the way he supports the puck defensively as a centreman, too, though he’ll need to get stronger to be as reliable defensively at the NHL level as he is in junior. He is very intentional with his routes, offensively and defensively, which should help him stick at the centre position long term. I don’t think he’s going to become the kind of star you’re hoping to get out of a top-10 pick, but he’s got 2C, PP1 upside if he can fill out his frame and continue to add dimension.

 

[surixon]

The guy sounds like one hell of an actor. Seems like he was front and center and all the rage that camp in his positivity and interactions with fans.

Might want to consider a career switch.

 

[KingBogo]

Either way, it's hard to argue with the effectiveness of Rutger's request to get out.

Instead of potentially being sent down to the Moose he will likely be stapled to Crosby or Malkin's wing.

Agreed, it is just nice that Chevy once again found a way out unscathed. Get a same tier prospect at a position of need and a Western Canadian kid already signed and playing in Moose Jaw. Likely being a top go to player for Canada at the World juniors is icing on the cake.

 

[Jets 31]

Have to get my Jagger tunes warmed up i guess.

 

[10Ducky10]

Probably after he got stabbed

Pitt has quite a bit of crime but probably get shot not stabbed.