Massive trade falls apart for the Winnipeg Jets
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In a recent edition of Winnipeg Sports Talk, Mike MacIntyre revealed that a massive trade deal fell apart for the Jets due to issues with prospect Rutger McGroarty's camp.
Rutger McGroarty has long been expected to have a solid career in the NHL as a potential top-six forward. Aware of the kid's talent and potential, the Winnipeg Jets picked the Michigan hockey player at 14th overall in the 2022 draft.
"Two in a row!
With the No. 14 selection in the #2022NHLDraft the @NHLJets pick Rutger McGroarty!"
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However, McGroarty, now 20, has yet to play in the NHL and has apparently only caused strife in Winnipeg. Understandably, the team was recently said to have attempted to trade him to the Montreal Canadiens for Filip Mesar, a defenseman, and a draft pick.
"According to Slovak media, the Habs have apparently offered Filip Mesar, a 2025 1st round pick & either
Justin Barron or
Jordan Harris to the Winnipeg Jets for Rutger McGroarty 👀"
However, this plan fell through. Yet, the onus may be less on the Jets than previously believed. According to Mike MacIntrye of Winnipeg Sports Talk, many issues in securing a solid deal came from difficulties in and with McGroarty's camp.
"I've heard that even the trade talks that have happened, those have led to extreme frustration. There are other teams that might be interested in Rutger McGroarty that are hearing a lot of the same things from the McGroarty camp that the Jets have heard. In terms of playing time and assurances. I heard over this past weekend that there may have been one particular deal that was pretty close to happening that essentially fell apart because the other team didn't like what they were hearing from the McGroarty camp. That may be complicating this for the Jets."
With little wiggle room in working with a tough camp, the Winnipeg Jets could be in big trouble getting a good deal for Rutger McGroarty. Hopefully, their struggles will not prevent them from getting something, at the very least.
Source: Hockey FeedRutger McGroarty causes trade from Winnipeg to fall apart.
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13 JUILLET | 96 ANSWERS Massive trade falls apart for the Winnipeg Jets Will the Winnipeg Jets be able to get a good trade for Rutger McGroarty? |
| Yes | 30 | 31.3 % |
| No | 66 | 68.8 % |
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