In a quest to add playoff experience and a top-six forward, the Rangers got both in Barclay Goodrow.
Now they’ll just have to keep him.
The Blueshirts acquired the 28-year-old Goodrow, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent after winning his second straight Stanley Cup with the Lightning. The move was a last-minute trade that sent their 2022 seventh-round pick to Tampa Bay on Saturday before the NHL roster freeze period ahead of Wednesday’s expansion draft.
Goodrow can play all three forward positions.
Barclay Goodrow; Brett HowdenGetty, Anthony J. CausiAdditionally, the Rangers sent Brett Howden to the Golden Knights in exchange for Vegas’ 2022 fourth-round pick (originally belonging to the Jets) and impending free agent defenseman Nick DeSimone.
The Golden Knights had to include a player in the deal to be compliant on their reserve list. The Rangers aren’t expected to re-sign DeSimone.
Free agency begins July 28.