Jets draft Rutger McGroarty with 14th pick

The Winnipeg Jets drafted Rutger McGroarty with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

Rutger McGroarty

Position: Center/Right wing
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 205 lbs
Age: 18
Club: U.S. National Team Development Program
Nationality: American

GP	G	A	P
54	35	34	69

(Stats source: EliteProspects.com)

McGroarty was a key piece of the star-studded USNTDP this past season. He's a gifted offensive player with NHL size but will have to improve his skating in order to make a similar impact in the pros. He does have time to develop, given he's committed to the University of Michigan next season and perhaps beyond.

On top of the prolific stats listed above, McGroarty registered 33 points in 25 games with the USNTDP's junior squad, and he captained USA's under-18 squad to a silver medal, scoring eight goals in six games.

What they're saying

The Athletic's Corey Pronman listed McGroarty 18th in his final prospect rankings.

"McGroarty is a highly skilled winger who is a threat inside the offensive zone because of his very good puck skills, shot, and vision," Pronman wrote. "He can make a lot of plays with finesse but also is highly competitive. He forces a lot of turnovers, wins a good number of battles, and can create around the hard areas of the offensive zone."

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