The Winnipeg Jets are closing in on a deal to move top prospect Rutger McGroarty, and now the Canadiens have offered an enormous amount to the Jets. After weeks of speculation, Rutger McGroarty is well and truly on the trade block now, with the former Winnipeg Jets first-round pick becoming a major red-flag to those in the Jets front office. They reportedly had a deal to land the Minnesota WIld's first-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, but that ultimately fell through, and now they're getting other huge offers. According to a recent report, Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have been aggressively pursuing McGroarty, even going as far as to offer Winnipeg one of their top prospects in return. <q>Note: the following is translated from Slovak. According to information circulating overseas, Filip Me�ár was offered as part of a trade aimed at acquiring Rutger McGroarty from the Winnipeg Jets. However, in addition to the Slovak youngster, Montreal would also have to add a draft pick from the Panthers or Flames in 2025 and a young defenseman, perhaps Justin Barron or Jordan Harris . However, Winnipeg seems to be rejecting Kent Hughes' various offers for now.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/info_lnh/status/1811725331503677861'> </a></blockquote></div> That package would have included fellow 2022 first rounder Filip Mesar, who lit up the OHL with 52 points in 45 games a year ago for Kitchener, but at this point, Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff hasn't seemed interested. Given the fact that McGroarty may never play for Winnipeg, moving him now could be the team's best option, and if the Canadiens continue to be aggressive, it's hard to not see a deal getting done. Source: Blade of Steel <a href='https://www.bladeofsteel.com/nhl-team/montreal-canadiens/montreal-reportedly-offered-former-first-rounder-in-package-for-rutger-mcgroarty' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Montreal reportedly offered former first rounder in package for Rutger McGroarty</a>