The Winnipeg Jets appear determined to trade one of their top prospects, and they may have looked to do so at the 2024 NHL Draft. After drafting him in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft, the Winnipeg Jets are now looking to move on from Rutger McGroarty, and a new report has revealed a surprise discussion that took place a few weeks back. According to RNMB, the Jets began discussions with the Washington Capitals for a deal that revolved around McGroarty and 23-year old forward Connor McMichael, who just completed a career year in 2023-24. <q> Capitals and Jets reportedly discussed trade that involved Connor McMichael at 2024 NHL Draft</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1817759385688424680'> </a></blockquote></div> It's unclear just how far the talks got, but they clearly fell apart, with McGroarty's recent behaviour reportedly raising many red flags for not only Winnipeg, but potential trade partners as well. In McMichael, the Jets would be getting a former first-round pick that continues to produce at every level, but now that a deal fell apart, it's unclear if talks will restart. This report just makes it clear how much the Jets are motivated to move McGroarty after he made complaints about his lack of potential playing time if he turns pro, and with the team looking to chase a Stanley Cup, it's likely that they'll continue looking to move him. There's many other teams in the NHL that have the playing time to offer him with veterans to give away in a trade, so with the 2024/25 regular season a few months away, expect them to continue actively shopping their former first-round draft pick.