Is Rutger McGroarty part of the Jets long term plans? The answer is surprising

The buzz around the Jets disgruntled top prospect has been electrifying all offseason. From false trade reports, to crazy demands, there has been no lack of entertainment regarding the former 14th overall pick.

With that in mind, fans are getting sick and tired of the speculation and are demanding the answer to a specific question. Is Rutger McGroarty a legitimate part of the future success in Winnipeg?

Ken Weibe, a sports writer for the Winnipeg Jets suggests that the team will be holding onto the McGroarty for the foreseeable future. With all the hype surrounding the top prospect, it will be essential for Kevin Cheveldayoff to remain patient in order to analyze how McGroarty performs ahead of the 2024-25 NCAA season.

If McGroarty manages to take home the coveted "Hobey Baker Award" this has massive trade implication for the Jets in 2025-25.

Wiebe has also gone as far to day that the Winnipeg Jets could look to rekindle their broken relationship with Rutger. This comes as surprising news to Jets enthusiasts as all hope for a salvaged relationship seemed lost.

But who knows? If McGroarty earns his ice time with stellar play next season for the University of Michigan, the Jets could potentially give Mcgroarty the ice time he's so desperately demanding. The Jets own the rights to McGroarty for the next 2 years, so Cheveldayoff will look to play his cards right.

Despite McGroarty being a key trade asset, the Winnipeg Jets must make every effort to salavge their broken relationship with McGroarty as he still remains the Jets #1 prospect. If McGroarty changes his tune, he may just win back the hearts of the Jets fanbase.

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