Report: Rangers use questionable tactic to dodge no-trade clause

Though he had a down season in 2023 (four goals, 12 points in 80 games), Goodrow is still a serviceable bottom-six player. He’s just two years removed from a career-high 33 points, and he adds value to a team needing a physical forward who can hit, kill penalties and provide veteran leadership to the locker room.

The move was a brilliant way for Drury to do Sharks GM and close friend Mike Grier a solid while coming up with a creative workaround to move Goodrow and his $3.64 million cap hit.

Friedman noted, however, that the maneuver had Goodrow fuming.

“I think there’s two things in play here from Goodrow’s point of view,” Friedman said. “No. 1, San Jose was on his no-trade list. I’m sure of that now. That’s one of the things that bothered him. … I think the other thing here is…I’ve heard one of the reasons he’s upset is he didn’t find out until right before he was put on waivers. So, I think that’s the issue here.”

Ultimately, Goodrow's no-trade clause did him little favor. And he'll surely remember the ugly departure whenever he takes the ice against his old team next season.