Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Update
The Pittsburgh Penguins have received some unfortunate news regarding one of their promising young players, Rutger McGroarty. The team’s general manager and president of hockey operations, Kyle Dubas, revealed on Thursday that McGroarty will be sidelined indefinitely due to an upper-body injury.
Other Player Health Updates
In addition, Dubas provided updates on several other players’ health statuses:
- Noel Acciari: Currently dealing with a core muscle injury and will be out for at least a week.
- Bill Zonnon: Expected to be unavailable for four to six weeks due to a lower-body injury.
- Peyton Kettles: Week-to-week with an upper-body ailment.
- Tanner Howe: Still rehabilitating from ACL surgery he underwent in April.
McGroarty’s Background
McGroarty, who turned 21 this year, was traded to the Penguins from the Winnipeg Jets last summer. He played eight games in the NHL with the Penguins during the previous season, before being reassigned to the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton team after the 2024 training camp. During his recent stint in the AHL, he showcased his skills alongside fellow prospect Ville Koivunen, netting a goal and three points in five games, but a lower-body injury brought his successful season to an abrupt halt.
Future Outlook
In light of McGroarty’s injury, Dubas emphasized the need for a cautious approach, especially considering McGroarty’s youth and his significant potential for the franchise’s future.
“It’s going to be a little bit more of an indefinite timeline,” Dubas expressed. “Given his age and upside, we must be very patient with Rutger. We’ll keep everyone informed as we progress.”
As the Penguins gear up for the 2025-26 season, the organization is increasingly emphasizing youth and development in their strategy. Fans can stay updated on team news, player movements, and training camp storylines by bookmarking the Pittsburgh Penguins section on their Google News feeds.
