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Barclay Goodrow upset with shady New York Rangers after waiver situation
According to a New York Post story, Barclay Goodrow is dissatisfied with the way the San Jose Sharks handled his trade for the New York Rangers.
This is a prime illustration of the sometimes-ruthless tactics NHL general managers must employ to maintain the survival of their teams. Barclay Goodrow, who was recently placed on waivers by the New York Rangers and picked up by the San Jose Sharks, is reportedly not thrilled with the way things transpired, according to the New York Post.
"San Jose has claimed Barclay Goodrow off waivers.
Goodrow began his career with the Sharks."
Goodrow began his career with the Sharks."
According to Larry Brooks of the Post, the Rangers were aware of the Sharks' interest in signing Goodrow. But among the teams on Goodrow's 15-team no trade list was San Jose. Goodrow was placed on waivers by Rangers general manager Chris Drury, who knew full well that the Sharks would claim him. Drury's only goal was to unload Goodrow's contract.
"This was ruthless.
And this is what championship organizations do."
And this is what championship organizations do."
To clarify, Drury didn't do anything against the rules, but it seems the move has left a bad taste in Goodrow's mouth.
"We've been told by several folks that Goodrow — who scored six goals in 16 postseason matches after recording four in 80 games during the regular season — is not happy about how this went down. I guess I don't blame him.
But it's not about Goodrow's feelings. It's about Drury and the hierarchy keeping their eyes on the prize."
But it's not about Goodrow's feelings. It's about Drury and the hierarchy keeping their eyes on the prize."
Goodrow lived in San Jose for a number of years before joining the Tampa Bay Lightning and taking home consecutive Stanley Cups. The 31-year-old reportedly desired to join a contender or a squad that was close to one, which San Jose is not and won't be for a few years at least absent a miracle. Regretfully, one's expectations aren't always met, at least not in this case.
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