The Tampa Bay Lightning began their downsizing by sending forward Barclay Goodrow to the New York Rangers on Saturday.
The 28-year-old right-winger commanded only a salary of $ 925,000 in 2020-21, but will become an unrestricted free agent on July 28, making it somewhat difficult for him to stay with the two-time defending Cup champions. Stanley, already entangled with their payroll.
Acquired towards the end of the 2019-20 season, Goodrow, a robust player, played a big part for the Lightning during their two conquests. In two seasons with the “Bolts”, he amassed 22 points in 63 regular season games and 12 more in 43 playoff games.
Due to the forward’s contractual situation, the Rangers only had to give up a seventh-round pick.
The New York squad didn’t stop there, acquiring defenseman Nick DeSimone and a 2021 fourth-round selection from the Vegas Golden Knights in return for forward Brett Howden.
The young center did not have the expected return last season, having to settle for seven points in 42 games, after campaigns of 23 and 19 points.
DeSimone, a 26-year-old fullback, has spent the past five seasons in the American League. Originally from New York State, he was never drafted.
