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Rutger McGroarty comments on being sent down to the AHL after returning from a concussion
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This evening, Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Rutger McGroarty spoke to the media and discussed his feelings about being sent to the AHL after his latest injury.
Rutger McGroarty has had a turbulent tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins since being traded by the Winnipeg Jets.
In his time with Pittsburgh, McGroarty has endured multiple injuries and been relegated to the minors on multiple occasions.
This afternoon, the Penguins confirmed that McGroarty would once again be sent to the AHL after missing the last several games due to a concussion.
McGroarty has been out since January third when he suffered the injury against the Detroit Red Wings
After the announcement was made by GM Kyle Dubas, McGroarty spoke to the media and gave his perspective on the move and his mindset going forward.
Rutger McGroarty speaks after being demoted to the AHL
During a recent press conference McGroarty spoke about his injury issues during his time with the Penguins.
McGroarty mostly attributed his injury problems to bad luck with the Penguins but is excited to get back in the lineup and prove he belongs back in the NHL.
The best ability is availability. Obviously, it's been some bad luck. I feel like from every injury, you can learn and grow from it. I've tried to take advantage of the time and work on little things.
McGroarty this season has 3 points in 16 games with the Penguins in the NHL and then in the AHL has another 7 points in 5 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Now, McGroarty will return to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and look to dominate earning himself a call-up back to the NHL before the end of the 2025-26 season.
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