Winnipeg Jets forward prospect Rutger McGroarty has expressed a desire to play elsewhere, making him an intriguing trade asset ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas. Multiple teams, including the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders, have shown interest in McGroarty and his teammate Nikolaj Ehlers. The Hurricanes have considered offering Martin Necas and their 2024 first-round pick (27th overall) in exchange for Ehlers and McGroarty. Despite efforts, the Jets have not yet finalized a trade involving McGroarty. General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has been cautious in his public statements, indicating ongoing negotiations. The Islanders remain interested in both Ehlers and McGroarty, while the Montreal Canadiens have also shown interest in Necas.
Hey now. I expected Winnipeg to have a Rutger McGroarty trade done today. I think the Jets worked hard to make that happen. But here we are. A pivot. Whether something happens before end of weekend or not, McGroarty's value remains. I think Winnipeg will do OK here in due time.
One potential trade scenario involving Martin Necas is now off the table with the top 15 picks gone. The ‘Canes would have got one of those picks in that trade scenario as part of the package. Doesn’t mean Necas won’t eventually be dealt but it obviously won’t be tonight now.
#NHLJets NOTEBOOK: Cheveldayoff waiting for right time to talk McGroarty https://t.co/XcvK3F4dac
What we're hearing (and what Kevin Cheveldayoff is saying) about the #NHLJets on the draft floor: From Cheveldayoff's Rutger McGroarty non-comments to Nikolaj Ehlers updates, Laurent Brossoit, and more: https://t.co/VVmgGb12YG
What we're hearing (and what Kevin Cheveldayoff is saying) about the Winnipeg Jets on the draft floor: From Cheveldayoff's Rutger McGroarty trade non-comments and what they mean to Nikolaj Ehlers updates, Laurent Brossoit... MORE: https://t.co/0XT8xjpa1k
#Isles Remain Interested In #GoJetsGo Ehlers, Have Also Checked In On McGroarty @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/hQsDXMoVn6
New from #THW: “Hurricanes Should Target Jets’ Ehlers & McGroarty in a Trade” Could the Hurricanes provide enough assets along with Martin Necas for #GoJetsGo to send Nikolaj Ehlers & Rutger McGroarty to Carolina? @TheHockeyWriter | #CauseChaos Read: https://t.co/zwmOr2qTao
Day 1 of the #NHL Draft is upon us and the #Isles are still interested in #GoJetsGo forward Nikolaj Ehlers, also inquiring about the rights to prospect Rutger McGroarty @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/hQsDXMoVn6
Could the #GoHabsGo swoop in and grab highly coveted #CauseChaos forward Martin Necas? https://t.co/VLhu9d08HA
Should the Canes try to send Martin Necas & their 2024 First Round Pick (27th overall) to #GoJetsGo for Ehlers & McGroarty? #CauseChaos https://t.co/AYpMccgGKM
Should the Canes try to send Martin Necas & their 2024 First Round Pick (27th overall) to #GoJetsGo for Ehlers & McGroarty #CauseChaos https://t.co/AYpMccgGKM
Here’s our piece for @WinnipegNews on potential landing spots for #NHLJets F prospect Rutger McGroarty as trade speculation picks up leading up to the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas: https://t.co/KprTGjY8n0
Rutger McGroarty's desire to play elsewhere gives Winnipeg an intriguing trade asset. Who's interested? (Lots of teams.) Who could the #NHLJets get back? I'm expecting a move before the draft, so here are some possibilities: https://t.co/mjatmieVSg
On Rutger McGroarty, Nikolaj Ehlers trade rumours, Winnipeg's defencemen, Marty Necas... https://t.co/F3wkeLZRZ0
Diving into #GoJetsGo prospect Rutger McGroarty's rights being available, if it makes any kind of sense for #Isles to acquire them, as well as a potential package trade that involves Nikolaj Ehlers @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/CmNuaXAic8