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NHL
Rutger McGroarty
Rutger McGroarty
Pittsburgh Penguins, Left Wing
Age: 21y-11m-6d (Mar 30, 2004)
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#14 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Pat Brisson (CAA Hockey)
2024-2026 Rookie (CURRENT)
Rutger McGroarty signed a 3 year, $4,350,000 contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including $285,000 signing bonus, $4,350,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,450,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $4,350,000
Average Salary:
$1,450,000
Signing Bonus:
$285,000
Free Agent:
2027 / RFA
| Year | Age | Status | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
20 | $950,000 | 1.08% | $222,484 | $222,484 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$950,000 | 0.99% | $950,000 | $1,172,484 |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 | $950,000 | 0.91% | $950,000 | $2,122,484 | |
| 2027-28 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Incentives Likely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
20 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $500,000 | $950,000 | 1.08% | |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried
|
$855,000 | $95,000 | $500,000 | $950,000 | 0.99% |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $500,000 | $950,000 | 0.91% | |
| 2027-28 |
|
23 |
RFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
20 | $127,484 | $95,000 | $222,484 | $222,484 | - | $222,484 | $707,495 | |
| 2025-26 |
|
21 |
Buried |
$855,000 | $95,000 | $950,000 | $1,172,484 | - | $586,242 | $950,000 |
| 2026-27 |
|
22 | $855,000 | $95,000 | $950,000 | $2,122,484 | - | $707,495 | $950,000 |
Source:
NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons
Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$1,172,484
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$222,484 |
$222,484 |
|
| 2025 | 21 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$950,000 |
$1,172,484 |
|
| Total |
$1,172,484 |
$1,172,484 |
||||
| Total |
$1,172,484 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$982,484 | $190,000 | - | $1,172,484 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
|
20 |
$127,484
|
$95,000 |
$222,484 |
$222,484 |
|
| 2025 |
|
21 |
$855,000
|
$95,000 |
$950,000 |
$1,172,484 |
|
| Total |
$982,484 |
$190,000 |
$1,172,484 |
$1,172,484 |
|||
| Total |
$982,484 |
$190,000 |
$1,172,484 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
$982,484 | $190,000 | - | $1,172,484 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
PIT |
Jan 07, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026 | 0 | Undisclosed |
| 2025-26 |
PIT |
Oct 07, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 0 | Undisclosed |
-
Feb 05, 2026
Demoted to the Minors by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jan 29, 2026
Promoted from the Minors by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Jan 18, 2026
Demoted to the Minors by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Dec 01, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Mar 28, 2025
Promoted from the Minors by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Oct 16, 2024
Demoted to the Minors by Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Aug 22, 2024
Signed a 3 year $4.35 million contract with Pittsburgh (PIT)
-
Aug 22, 2024
Traded to Pittsburgh (PIT) from Winnipeg (WPG) for Brayden Yager
-
Jul 07, 2022
Drafted by Winnipeg (WPG): Round 1 (#14 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | G | MIN | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | S% | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | Blk | Hit | PIM | FO Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | PIT | 20 | 2 | 236 | 3 | 0 | -1 | 34 | .059 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 6 |
| 2024 | PIT | 8 | 1 | 116 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .091 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
