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Originally Posted by InternationalVillager
From an athletic article:
"Winnipeg wanted to sign McGroarty to a professional contract in April but was unwilling to promise a path to playing time. Whereas
McGroarty’s University of Michigan teammates Frank Nazar and Gavin Brindley signed with Chicago and Columbus, respectively
— and played NHL games, like McGroarty’s former Michigan teammates Adam Fantilli and Luke Hughes did last season — the Jets
were focused on their upcoming playoff run."
"The Jets didn’t view McGroarty as ready to make that kind of impact, nor were they ready to guarantee him a roster spot in the NHL
next season. McGroarty could sign and come to training camp but risked being demoted to the AHL instead of trying to lead his
Michigan team to a national championship."
Basically- I think it's the Jets fault with this one. High profile players from high profile programs want to play in the show or atleast get an opportunity if they do sign.
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I think they get a free 2nd rounder if they don't sign him, so whoever wants him has to blow that out of the park. They can wait 2 years to do it, and he's already over 20. Winnipeg holds all the cards on this one, no need for them to panic.