The NHL buyout window is officially open today, and will run until the day before free agency. Every now and then, we wonder if the Rangers will get out from one of their bigger contracts (note: big, not necessarily bad). Given the minimal cap increases the last few seasons, a buyout has become a method to get out from one of these contracts that weren’t expected to age so poorly. While we don’t expect any buyouts this season, a Barclay Goodrow buyout in 2023 might actually be the best path forward if a reasonable trade can’t be found.
The case for a (very unlikely) Barclay Goodrow buyout in 2023
