It took only a day for Barclay Goodrow to find a new team. He was claimed by the Sharks today.

For Goodrow, it’s a return to San Jose. Originally signed by the Sharks as a 21-year-old rookie free agent, he spent nearly six years wearing the cool teal color jersey.

He didn’t become a regular until he was 24. In 2017-18, Goodrow had seven goals and seven assists for 14 points in 47 games. The following season, he posted seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points over a full 82 games. He added two goals as the Sharks reached the Western Conference Final in 2018-19. They lost to the Blues.

His final year in San Jose lasted 62 games. After achieving new career highs with eight goals, 16 assists, and 24 points, he was acquired by the Lightning on Feb. 24, 2020. It was a great fit.

Goodrow played on the third line with Yanni Gourde and Blake Coleman. They added key secondary scoring along with grit to help the Lightning win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021.

In three years with the Rangers, he totaled 28 goals, 48 assists, and 76 points. Goodrow helped them reach the Eastern Conference Final in both 2022 and 2024. He performed well this postseason, scoring six goals and adding two assists for eight points. The biggest highlight was his goal in overtime that beat the Panthers in Game 2 of the Conference Finals.

Now, Goodrow will move back out West to play for the rebuilding Sharks. They can use an experienced player like him. Maybe he will be used better than how Rangers coach Peter Laviolette used him. Goodrow can center the third line or shift over to either wing. He’s a versatile player who can be trusted on defensive assignments and the penalty kill.

It might seem like a second guess. But Goodrow probably would’ve fit better on the third line during the playoffs. They got little production from Alex Wennberg, Kaapo Kakko, Will Cuylle, and Filip Chytil, who looked timid. Goodrow performed better than most. Cuylle wasn’t always utilized right either. He spent some time with Goodrow on the fourth line.

Regardless, the Rangers are moving on without Goodrow. By claiming him, the Sharks pick up the remainder of his contract, including the $3.64 million cap hit.

That frees up some space for Chris Drury. With the top line still without a dependable right wing, he could look to fill that void. Jake DeBrusk or Tyler Bertuzzi could be options. I prefer DeBrusk, who’s 27. If they want to go the more affordable route, Anthony Duclair is also unrestricted.

With the Oilers getting a historic performance from the otherworldly Connor McDavid, who became the first player to record eight points in two games of the Stanley Cup Finals, the off-season will have to wait a bit longer. We’ll see if Edmonton can force a seventh game against the Panthers.