McGroarty felt as if he got that excited energy out of his system by the third or fourth shift, then he was able to settle in and feel more comfortable. It helped having a center like Eller, a veteran who is exceptionally smart and good at explaining the game.

Rutger McGroarty made the Pittsburgh Penguins' roster and now he is trying to prove to them that he deserves to stay in the NHL.

Cracking the Pittsburgh Penguins’ opening night roster represents a massive accomplishment for Rutger McGroarty. General manager Kyle Dubas, in trading Brayden Yager, considered the Penguins’ top prospect,