Category: Brayden Yager
Pittsburgh Penguins Make Early Season Decision On Rutger McGroarty
Brayden YagerThe Pittsburgh Penguins made an interesting trade in the offseason, swapping former first rounder Brayden Yager for former first rounder of the Winnipeg Jets, Rutger McGroarty.The interesting part of this trade was that the Penguins probably could've gotten more in return. While the team got a good...
Read moreYoung Stars Classic Recap: Jets vs Canucks
Vancouver CanucksTwo undefeated franchises clashed on Sunday evening in Penticton when the Vancouver Canucks hosted our Jets at the Young Stars Classic. Lets find out how things played out… To help you follow along with my recap, here were the Winnipeg Jets lines for today’s contest: Kevin He – Brad Lambert – Ben Ki...
Read morePenguins Future Begins with Rutger McGroarty
Pittsburgh PenguinsIn an offseason full of smaller moves, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas made a big move for a top prospect. On Aug. 22, he traded for Rutger McGroarty…
Read moreWinnipeg Jets: Late Summer Edition
Brayden YagerI’m not sure if it is a sign that fall is coming, but the temperatures in Winnipeg have certainly dropped this week. After a stretch of high 20’s Celsius (83 Fahrenheit), the Peg has cooled down to the low 20’s Celsius (72-68 Fahrenheit). While I am certainly not ready for the snow to start falling,...
Read more3 Penguins Prospects Who Can Make Their NHL Debuts This Season
Rutger McGroartyWith preseason less than a month away, the Pittsburgh Penguins are busy putting the finishing touches on their offseason. On Aug. 22, the Penguins made a trade with the Winnipeg Jets involving some top prospects. The Penguins drafted him in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL Draft, and he is easily o...
Read moreWinnipeg Acquires Brayden Yager
Rutger McGroartyGeneral Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff finally gave pouting prospect Rutger McGroarty his wish and appears to have obtained a high-level prospect in return by securing a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Winnipeg Jets franchise have received Brayden Yager in the transaction, a right shot center who...
Read moreRutger McGroarty traded to Pittsburgh Penguins, signs three-year, entry-level contract
PenguinsThe Winnipeg Jets have traded forward Rutger McGroarty to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Brayden Yager. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report the impending move and then the full deal was confirmed by PuckPedia. McGroarty then immediately signed a three-year, entry-level contrac...
Read morePittsburgh, Winnipeg To Swap Rutger McGroarty And Brayden Yager
Pittsburgh Penguins1:45 PM: The Winnipeg Jets have confirmed the one-for-one swap. 11:00 AM: The Pittsburgh Penguins may have found their solution to who will play on a line with Sidney Crosby. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting the organization is close to acquiring forward prospect Rutger McGroarty from the...
Read morePittsburgh Close To Acquiring Rutger McGroarty From Winnipeg
Sidney CrosbyThe Pittsburgh Penguins may have found their solution to who will play on a line with Sidney Crosby. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman is reporting the organization is close to acquiring forward prospect Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets. McGroarty would immediately become one of the best forward...
Read morePenguins Sign Brayden Yager To Entry-Level Contract
Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Pittsburgh Penguins have signed 2023 first-round pick Brayden Yager to his entry-level contract. Contract details have not yet been released. This move will likely turn Yager pro after a successful four-year career with the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors. He was one of many offensive stars on the Warr...
Read moreJagger Firkus takes home Player of the Year, Top Scorer awards to highlight 2024 CHL Awards
Jagger FirkusJagger Firkus stole the show at the 2024 CHL Awards, taking home Player of the Year and Top Scorer honours.
Read moreMoose Jaw Warriors Get Past Drummondville Voltigeurs to Make Memorial Cup Semis
WarriorsIn a game that was a must-win for the Drummondville Voltigeurs and the Moose Jaw Warriors, the teams did not disappoint the fans at the 2024 Memorial Cup. A game…
Read morePenguins Notes: Prospects, Injuries, Rebuild
Owen PickeringPittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas had an eventful locker-room cleanout, sharing plenty of news, updates, and plans with the media following the end of the season. Most exciting of the bunch was Dubas’ support of the team’s young prospects, sharing that he expects forwards Brayden Yager,...
Read moreThirsty for 30: Vancouver Giants speedster Cameron Schmidt takes aim at WHL rookie goal-scoring plateau
Regina PatsSchmidt has 26 goals with five games left and heading into this season only five players — including Connor Bedard — had gotten to 30 goals in their 16-year-old seasons in the past 30 years in the WHL
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