Surprise move: New York Rangers place alternate captain on waivers
The New York Rangers have made a surprising move today by placing veteran forward and alternate captain Barclay Goodrow on waivers.
After winning a Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Barclay Goodrow signed a long-term deal with the New York Rangers. Known as a gritty bottom-six forward and a positive presence in the locker room, his performance has declined with age, and his $3.64 million cap hit has become difficult to justify
#NYR� place Barclay Goodrow on waivers.
Likely seeing if a team takes his contract on for free, to see their options. Potential buyout option later.
Barclay Goodrow has been placed on waivers by #NYR�
- had 6 goals in the Rangers 16 playoff games this year.
- 12 Pts (4G/8A) in 80 regular season games in 2023-24.
A bit more:
Clearly, NYR doing this solely for cap reasons, seeing if there is another team interested.
Goodrow 6 goals in 16 playoff games, that's his time of year
It remains to be seen whether the New York Rangers will lose Barclay Goodrow to another team or need to consider alternative options.
Source: Markerzone
New York Rangers shockingly place alternate captain on waivers
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