Penguins Recall Rutger McGroarty
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that forward Rutger McGroarty is being recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, for Monday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
McGroarty was acquired by Pittsburgh in August of 2024 from the Winnipeg Jets in a swap for forward Brayden Yager. Shortly after the trade, he was signed by the Pens to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Considered by most as the Penguins top prospect entering last season, McGroarty made Pittsburgh’s Opening Night roster. However, he spent most of the season playing for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he had 39 points (14 goals; 25 assists) in 60 games.
On April 3rd, McGroarty recorded his first NHL goal versus the St. Louis Blues.
Dealing with an upper-body injury that caused him to miss training camp and the preseason, the Penguins placed McGroarty on injured reserve to start the season.
Once he was activated off IR, McGroarty wasted no time making an impact for the WBS Pens, as he scored four goals in five games.