In essence, Rutger McGroarty was reportedly very close to being traded. The interested party was not revealed, but it appears that Rutger McGroarty and his representation are severely overplaying their hand.
The Jets top prospect has been accused recently of trying to personally dictate his trade situation in Winnipeg, and clearly it hasn't been working out for him. These reports indicate that McGroarty and his agent were presented an opportunity to leave Winnipeg, but the proposed offer wasn't up to their standards.