The Winnipeg Jets traded Rutger McGroarty to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Brayden Yager, allowing McGroarty to pursue immediate NHL opportunities after his successful NCAA stint.
Despite being the Jets' 14th overall pick in 2022, McGroarty sought an immediate NHL role which Winnipeg couldn't offer, prompting the trade.
Brayden Yager, the 2023 14th overall draft pick, emerged as a talented forward with impressive stats from the WHL, adding depth to the Jets' lineup.
After the trade, McGroarty signed a three-year entry-level deal with the Penguins, marking a commitment to transition into the NHL swiftly.
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