The New York Rangers place a surprising player on waivers
We just had our first surprise on the NHL waivers this offseason, and Kent Hughes and the Canadiens have their first decision to make.
It's very rare to see this, but a player has been placed on the NHL waiver wire in the middle of the Stanley Cup Final, and it's a significant player at that.
New York Rangers Place Barclay Goodrow on Waivers: A First Decision for Kent Hughes
Kent Hughes and the Canadiens must evaluate whether to claim him or not, deciding if they let him go or give him a chance.
- Chris Johnston, TSN
Clearly, the Rangers are preparing for something and want to free up space quickly under the salary cap. Interesting.
Things are moving, for sure!
Barclay Goodrow, 31 years old, 6 feet 2 inches tall, and 210 pounds, is a power forward who was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a first-round pick, imagine that.
Goodrow scored 33 points in 2022, 31 points in 2023, and 12 points last season in New York.
He has always been excellent in the playoffs, notably scoring 6 goals in just 16 games during the current 2024 playoffs.
It's a situation to watch, and we will have the answer by tomorrow afternoon.
Goodrow has 6 goals in 16 playoff games; this is his time of year.»
- Elliotte Friedman, from Sportsnet
Goodrow earns $3.6 million per year until 2027.
| POLL | ||
Which one would you pick first? | ||
| Barclay Goodrow and his contract | 490 | 70.2 % |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois and his contract | 121 | 17.3 % |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi and his contract | 87 | 12.5 % |
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