Red Wings should reach out for Winnipeg Jets prospect
The Philadelphia Flyers faced a tough situation when Cutter Gauthier, their 2022 fifth-overall pick, refused to sign. They traded him to Anaheim for Jamie Drysdale and a 2025 second-round pick.
Flyers GM Danny Briere expressed disappointment, noting Gauthier initially wanted to be a Flyer but later changed his mind. Similarly, the Winnipeg Jets may face a significant challenge if Rutger McGroarty, their 2022 first-round pick, decides to return to Michigan for a third season, sparking intense trade rumors.
With ties to McGroarty from his time in Ann Arbor, Detroit could benefit from acquiring him. McGroarty, a 6-foot-1 winger, excels in puck handling and physical play, evident at the 2023 World Junior Championship where he led Team USA with nine points in seven games. Detroit GM Steve Yzerman should consider exploring a trade for McGroarty, who fits the Red Wings' size and skill needs. Potential trade pieces might include Jonatan Berggren and a third-round pick. With Detroit's recent wheeling and dealing, acquiring McGroarty could solidify their roster. Yzerman, known for strategic moves, might have something significant planned to enhance the Red Wings future.
Source: The Hockey Writers
Red Wings Should Kick Tires on Trade for Rutger McGroarty
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