Jets player described as locker room problem for his recent actions
Just a few weeks ago, Winnipeg Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty ticked off the organization when he requested a trade, but they may have had problems down the line anyway.
McGroarty's behaviour with the Jets has been described as a �red flag' for any other team acquiring him. McGroarty was expecting to be guaranteed a roster spot, and requested the trade when the Jets didn't give in.
"This is crazy to me. We're talking about red flag. A young man who has yet to prove himself at the pro level expects to walk in and be on an NHL roster right away...thats a problem"
It's yet another example too of a young college hockey player refusing to play for the team that drafted him, and when it's Winnipeg, more questions of retaining players and remaining competitive arise. These college players pretty much have total power over where they play, and for a 20 year old prospect to demand a trade due to lack of ice time would be unheard of in the old NHL.
If this is the type of character that McGroarty's showing already at this stage in his career, than it's best for the Jets to move on from their 14th overall pick. Hopefully they can get a solid return in trade to make up for the lost time and resources spent developing McGroarty.
Source: NHL Trade Rumours on X
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