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Rumors of a Rutger McGroarty (drafted 14th overall in 2022) trade were going around as early as the NHL Draft back in June, when it was confirmed by Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff that forward McGroarty had no intention of signing with the Jets. When no trade materialized, the assumption became that McGroarty would return to the University of Michigan for his junior season. When he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Moose Jaw Warriors forward Brayden Yager (drafted 14th overall in 2023), however, he immediately signed his entry-level contract with the Penguins.