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Rutger McGroarty

Right Wing · Pittsburgh Penguins

2022 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 14 (#14) — Winnipeg Jets

Next Game

Mon, Mar 30 · 7:00 PM ET @ Islanders

NHL Network, TVAS, SN-PIT, MSG SportsNet

Age 216'1"212 lbsShoots LeftLincoln, USA

Current Season

GP

21

Goals

2

Assists

3

Points

5

+/-

-2

S%

5.9%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 28vs DAL000-1010:41
Feb 5@ BUF011+1010:01
Feb 2vs OTT0000010:37
Jan 31vs NYR011019:31
Jan 29vs CHI000+3510:36

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$950K

Total Value

$2.85M

Expires

3 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Draft & Prospects
McGroarty Lifts WBS from 5-Game Skid

Rutger McGroarty sparks Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to end their brutal five-game losing streak with timely heroics. The Penguins' AHL affiliate regains footing at a crucial juncture for prospect development. This win sends a signal up I-79 to Pittsburgh's NHL roster builders watching closely.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Draft & Prospects
Scout Clark Dishes on Penguins' Top Prospects

Penguins lead scout Wes Clark pulls back the curtain on the club's most promising young guns, from Rutger McGroarty's NHL-ready grit to Benjamin Kindel's WHL explosion. He's got the inside line on guys like Ville Koivunen and Owen Pickering who could crash the roster this fall, and why the front office sees them filling the void after Crosby and Malkin.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Rutger McGroarty's stats this season?
Rutger McGroarty has 2 goals and 3 assists for 5 points in 21 games this season.
What team does Rutger McGroarty play for?
Rutger McGroarty is a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
What is Rutger McGroarty's contract?
Rutger McGroarty has a cap hit of $0.95M with 1 year remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Rutger McGroarty drafted?
Rutger McGroarty was drafted in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets in Round 1, Pick 14 (14 overall).
Where is Rutger McGroarty from?
Rutger McGroarty is 21 years old and was born in Lincoln, USA.