Report: Rangers use questionable tactic to dodge no-trade clause
New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury had to think creatively to offload forward Barclay Goodrow, who had a 15-team no-trade clause that severely limited the Rangers’ options.
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman revealed on “The Jeff Marek Show” that the San Jose Sharks were included in Goodrow’s no-trade list. As a result, the Rangers placed the 31-year-old forward on waivers on Tuesday, allowing the Sharks, who held the first waiver priority after finishing last in the NHL regular season, to claim him. Despite a disappointing 2023 season with only four goals and 12 points in 80 games, Goodrow remains a valuable bottom-six player.
He’s only two years removed from a career-high 33 points and brings physicality, penalty-killing skills, and veteran leadership to any team.
"I've heard that one of the reasons he's upset was that he didn't find out until right before he was put on waivers…"@FriedgeHNIC and @JeffMarek dissect the fallout between Barclay Goodrow and #NYR.
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Drury’s move was a clever strategy, benefiting Sharks GM and close friend Mike Grier while finding a way around Goodrow’s no-trade clause and his $3.64 million cap hit.
Barclay Goodrow, claimed by SJ, is a veteran intangibles-possessing depth forward who hits and kills penalties. Often gets caved in at 5v5, including in the 2024 playoffs in which he had the lowest shot and expected goal share of any forward. Shot 40% though. #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/aa0EGxrr3G
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 19, 2024
However, Friedman noted that Goodrow was unhappy with the situation. “There are two things bothering Goodrow,” Friedman said. “First, San Jose was on his no-trade list. Secondly, he only found out about the waivers just before it happened. That’s what upset him.”
In the end, Goodrow’s no-trade clause did not protect him, and he will likely carry the memory of this unpleasant departure when he faces his former team next season.