McGroarty, Rutger #2 (RW) - Pittsburgh Penguins - NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Height: 6'2''
Weight: 212 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: March 30, 2004
Age: 22
Birthplace: Lincoln, None
Salary: $0.950M
Cap Hit: $0.950M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Projected 0 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
Sept. 10, 2025 Kettles is dealing with an undisclosed injury that will sideline him for the Penguins' Prospect Challenge, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports Wednesday. - Kettles was a long shot to make the Penguins' Opening Night roster even without this injury delaying his development. Still, the 2025 second-round pick should get a look during training camp if he is healthy enough in time to participate. After that, expect Kettles to return to WHL Swift Current for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. None
Oct. 5, 2024 McGroarty recorded one goal (on his lone shot) and added two assists in Friday's 7-3 preseason win over the Blue Jackets. - McGroarty made a strong case for himself in this game, scoring with his lone shot and also getting involved in two more goals across 17 shifts. It's unclear what kind of role McGroarty will have in the Penguins' depth chart once the season begins against the Rangers on Oct. 9, but he was highly productive in his final season at Michigan with 52 points across 36 contests. All signs point to him having a bottom-six role to open the year. None
Aug. 22, 2024 McGroarty signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins on Thursday. - After speculation that McGroarty would sign an ELC on Thursday, it is now official. McGroarty will be a youthful addition to a veteran-laden team that is trying to make a Stanley Cup run before eventually having to rebuild the roster. The likes of veterans Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang should help the youngster transition to his new club more seamlessly. McGroarty will likely slot into a middle-six role with Pittsburgh. The 20-year-old is coming off his final season at Michigan where he notched 52 points in 36 contests.

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Date Opponent State Season
Oct 22 2026 19:00 EDT FLA Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Oct 24 2026 19:00 EDT NSH Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Oct 29 2026 19:00 EDT UTA Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Oct 31 2026 19:00 EDT at MTL Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
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Nov 5 2026 19:00 EST BOS Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 7 2026 21:00 EST at LAK Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 8 2026 20:00 EST at ANA Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 11 2026 22:00 EST at SJ Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 14 2026 19:00 EST OTT Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 19 2026 19:00 EST STL Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 21 2026 18:00 EST at NSH Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 22 2026 19:00 EST at DAL Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 25 2026 19:00 EST CGY Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 27 2026 20:00 EST at BUF Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 28 2026 19:00 EST TOR Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Nov 30 2026 19:00 EST CBJ Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Dec 2 2026 20:00 EST at STL Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Dec 5 2026 15:00 EST NJ Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season
Dec 6 2026 15:00 EST SJ Pre-game NHL 2026/2027 Regular Season

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-09-17 Franchise 2026 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins
2026-08-28 Pickable No Yes
2026-08-28 Active in League No Yes
2026-08-14 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.950M
2026-08-14 Salary $0.000M $0.950M
2026-08-07 prospect No Yes