Winnipeg Jets 2022 1st Round Draft Pick (14th overall): Rutger McGroarty
With the 14th pick of the draft the Jets took 6’0 winger Rutger McGroarty from the U.S. National U18 Team and is slated to play at the University of Michigan next season.
Here is how he was ranked ahead of the draft:
Ranked #27 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #40 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #15 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #27 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #36 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #26 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #22 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #25 by SPORTSNET
Ranked #23 by ISS HOCKEY
Ranked #28 by RECRUIT SCOUTING
Ranked #27 by DOBBERPROSPECTS
Ranked #16 by DRAFT PROSPECTS HOCKEY
Ranked #20 by SMAHT SCOUTING
Ranked #25 by THE PUCK AUTHORITY
Here is what Elite Prospect said about him:
“McGroarty shines in the offensive zone, displaying elite goal-scoring and playmaking ability. He’s a slick puck handler,”
Good article on him by TSN: Rutger McGroarty NHL Draft Mark Masters.
Initial Selection video:
Media availability:
Interview on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show:
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