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Penguins Open Camp as Rutger McGroarty Is Ruled Out Indefinitely

Dubas underscored a merit-based camp with jobs available only to those who earn them.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh unveiled three training camp groups for the first day of practice.
  • Rutger McGroarty is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury from the summer, and the team plans to be patient given his age and potential.
  • Kyle Dubas said the Penguins will provide updates on McGroarty's status over time.
  • Sidney Crosby practiced in a group that included prospects Ville Koivunen, Harrison Brunicke, and Owen Pickering.
  • Dubas said making the playoffs is on the season checklist and reiterated that veterans will not be guaranteed spots if younger players clearly earn them.