The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets have swapped top prospects Brayden Yager and Rutger McGroarty.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets came together for a deal that saw them swap their top prospects. First reported byMcGroarty and Yager were top prospects in their respective organizations, making this a big deal for both teams. It appears that there aren’t any other pieces or assets on the move, though.
Both players were picked 14th overall, one year apart. Yager helped Moose Jaw to the Memorial Cup, McGroarty indicated to Jets he would not sign there.Even in their new organizations, McGroarty and Yager will still be top prospects with big futures in the NHL. The Penguins believe their newest face not only has a higher ceiling but can break into the league sooner.McGroarty’s ELC is a three-year deal that is worth $950,000 at the NHL level and is set to expire after the 2026-27 season.
Both prospects are 14th overall picks in back-to-back years, with McGroarty going in 2022 and Yager in 2023. McGroarty is a year older and far more ready to play at the NHL level.
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