"The Jets didn't see McGroarty as ready to have that kind of impact, nor to guarantee him an NHL spot next season. McGroarty could sign and attend training camp, but he might end up in the AHL instead of trying to lead his Michigan team to a national championship.
It's not a situation where the player wants to leave Winnipeg because of his opinion of the city. On the contrary, there seems to be a gap between how the Jets see McGroarty's development and how McGroarty envisions his own future. The desire to play in the NHL played a significant role in his decision not to sign in April; in fact, he saw himself as more ready than the team." - Murat Ates
