Chris Drury’s ruthless no-trade-list call on Barclay Goodrow is exact approach Rangers need

After speaking to multiple sources on Wednesday, there is widespread belief that Barclay Goodrow had included the Sharks on his 15-team, no-trade list that GM Chris Drury got around by placing No. 21 on waivers, where San Jose exercised the first claim to take the two-time Cup-winner.

This was ruthless.

And this is what championship organizations do.

After losing the 2022 final after two consecutive Cup championships, the Lightning told Ryan McDonagh that if he didn’t waive his full no-trade clause to accept a deal to Nashville, he would be put on waivers. McDonagh accepted the deal.

Thirteen years earlier, the Lightning pulled the same thing with Dan Boyle, telling the defenseman with the no-trade clause that if he didn’t accept a trade to San Jose, he would be put on waivers and claimed by the Atlanta Thrashers.

We’re told that Goodrow’s 15-trade list included teams in less-than-desirable locations and those who are not contenders. San Jose would fit into that last category. But the 31-year-old’s feelings did not enter into this.