Penguins Assign Forward Rutger McGroarty to AHL Affiliate

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially assigned forward Rutger McGroarty to their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, following transactional moves announced on Sunday. McGroarty heads to the minor leagues as Pittsburgh works through early-season struggles and defensive breakdowns during the first month of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, providing room for roster adjustments on the main squad.