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Top Rutger McGroarty News
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Lands on IR
McGroarty was placed on season-opening injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.
As expected, McGroarty's upper-body injury will keep him out for the start of the season. The No. 14 pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft racked up 14 goals and 25 assists in 60 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season and, once healthy, figures to see a middle-six role with the Penguins. Despite the injury, he remains a viable deep sleeper option in fantasy leagues.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Sidelined indefinitely
McGroarty will be out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports Thursday.
While the team didn't offer any specifics, McGroarty's status for Opening Night against the Rangers on Oct. 7 seems to be in doubt. Once cleared to play, the 21-year-old winger should be in the mix for a middle-six role and could push even further up the depth chart if Bryan Rust or Rickard Rakell are traded at some point. For now, tryout signee Robby Fabbri could benefit the most from some extra minutes.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Not ready for main camp
McGroarty (undisclosed) won't be available for Thursday's on-ice practice session to begin training camp.
The Penguins have yet to reveal any specifics around McGroarty's injury, which also caused him to miss the Penguins' Prospect Challenge. The 21-year-old winger is not medically cleared to play yet, and a longer absence during camp could negatively impact his chances of making the Penguins' Opening Night roster.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Dealing with undisclosed injury
McGroarty will not take part in the Penguins' Prospect Challenge after suffering an undisclosed injury, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports Wednesday.
McGroarty's status is expected to be updated ahead of training camp, but any delay in his ability to start logging ice time with the full squad could limit his chances of making the Opening Night roster. If healthy, McGroarty could be in line for a middle-six role with the Penguins this year, and he should be a full-time option as the club looks to get younger.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Skating Thursday
McGroarty (lower body) is skating at the USA Hockey's national goaltender development camp, Sean Shapiro of DLLS Sports reports.
McGroarty missed the final three games of the regular season with the injury. The rookie had one goal and two assists in eight regular-season games with the Penguins after racking up 14 goals and 25 assists in 60 AHL appearances. McGroarty is expected to make the Penguins' roster out of training camp in October.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Shutdown for NHL season
McGroarty (lower body) will not return for the Penguins this season, but he could still be an option during the Calder Cup Playoffs for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
McGroarty was starting to find some chemistry with Penguins captain Sidney Crosby on the top line, recording one goal, two assists and nine shots in five games. At this point, the 21-year-old McGroarty seems like a near-lock to make the Opening Night roster ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and could find himself playing in that coveted first-line role with Crosby -- a spot that naturally offers fantasy upside.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Exits after blocked shot
McGroarty sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks.
McGroarty blocked a shot late in the second period, and the Penguins aren't taking any chances with one of their top prospects. It's unclear if he'll be available for the Penguins' last road game of the season in New Jersey on Friday.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: First points in NHL career
McGroarty recorded a goal, an assist, three shots on target, two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blues.
Despite the overtime loss, this is a game McGroarty will probably not forget since he cracked the scoresheet in an NHL contest for the first time in his career. The goal was even more significant since it allowed the Penguins to force overtime, as McGroarty scored with only 25 seconds left in the game, and he also registered a career high in ice time (18:28). The rookie forward could continue to see a steady role in the lineup in the final days of the regular season because the Penguins are close to being eliminated from playoff contention.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Elevated from minors
McGroarty was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday.
McGroarty was underwhelming in his three appearances for the Penguins this year, recording zero points, two shots and four hits while averaging 11:37 of ice time. A stint in the minors appears to have done the 20-year-old winger some good, as he has racked up 14 goals and 25 assists in 60 minor-league contests. In addition to this stint with Pittsburgh to end the current campaign, McGroarty should be a strong candidate to make the team's 23-man roster for Opening Night next year.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Performing well in minors
McGroarty has registered six goals and 16 helpers in 39 games with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, including five points in his last 10 outings.
McGroarty struggled at the start of the 2024-25 campaign, managing just one helper in his first eight AHL contests but has seemingly found his game with the Baby Pens. With Pittsburgh likely headed for a third straight season without a postseason appearance, McGroarty could be one of a handful of youngsters to see minutes with the NHL club in the final few weeks of the year.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Sent down to minors
McGroarty was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday.
McGroarty's demotion shouldn't come as a surprise considering he didn't play versus Montreal on Monday and was set to be scratched again Wednesday. General manager Kyle Dubas told reporters at the start of the season that he didn't want the 20-year-old winger sitting in the press box, so this move appears designed to get him some minutes. The Baby Pens play Friday and Saturday in a home-and-home with Lehigh Valley, which could see McGraoarty remain in the minors through at least Pittsburgh's next two contests, though it could certainly be longer.
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty: Involved in three goals Friday
McGroarty recorded one goal and added two assists in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets.
McGroarty made a strong case for himself in this game, scoring with his lone shot and getting involved in two more goals across 17 shifts. It's unclear what kind of role McGroarty will have on the Penguins' depth chart once the season begins against the Rangers on Oct. 9, but he was highly productive in his final season at Michigan with 52 points across 36 contests. All signs point to him having a bottom-six role to open the year.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 203 lbs |
| Birthplace: Washington Township, MI |
| Age: 21 |
| Experience: 1 |