[Speculation] Calgary Flames To Sign Tyson Barrie - 1 yr / 1.25 MM

[RWJC]

Calgary Flames To Sign Tyson Barrie

 

October 3rd, 2024 at 3:45pm CST • By Brennan McClain

 

Defenseman Tyson Barrie‘s professional tryout agreement with the Calgary Flames organization appears to be a success. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reports the Flames and Barrie have agreed to a one-year contract for the 2024-25 NHL season worth $1.25MM.

 

The Flames entered the offseason desperately needing help on defense after the team moved on from Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov, and Oliver Kylington over the last calendar year. Barrie is no longer a steady top-four defenseman able to quarterback a top powerplay unit. Still, he serves as a veteran puck-moving defenseman Calgary can utilize during their transitionary period.

 

He will likely suit up on the right side of the Flames’ bottom defensive pairing next to Kevin Bahl making Brayden Pachal the team’s seventh defenseman. He likely won’t serve on either of Calgary’s powerplay units unless the team trades one of MacKenzie Weegar or Rasmus Andersson during the 2024-25 regular season.

 

It will be an important year for Barrie as he looks to prove he has more left in the tank after a disappointing finish to his tenure with the Nashville Predators. He was originally acquired from the Edmonton Oilers to fill the void left by Mattias Ekholm and got off to a strong start with three goals and 12 points in 24 games. Unfortunately, last season did not treat Barrie well as he finished with one goal and 15 points in 41 games largely serving as a healthy scratch most nights.

 

He’s only a few years away from regularly producing between 40-60 points from the blue line. If Barrie’s first half of the season goes well in Calgary he would immediately become a trade candidate at next year’s trade deadline.

 

https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2024/10/calgary-flames-to-sign-tyson-barrie.html#ref=home

Edited October 3, 2024 by RWJC

[RWJC]

I was woken by a weird dream last night that Evan Bouchard suffers an Achilles tendon injury this season and the Coil acquire Barrie by trade close to the deadline.

 

I must be starved for hockey if I’m dreaming about EDM and CGY. More like nightmare I guess 

Edited October 3, 2024 by RWJC

[Coconuts]

Gotta think that even without powerplay time he'll probably be deployed in an offensive role, I'd be a little surprised if Calgary doesn't end up getting at least a lower pick for him later in the season if he proves he can still drive offense at an NHL level

[Canuck You]

Looks like they are gearing up for a cup run!

[Hammertime]

Sweet looking forward to playing against Kuzz Barie instead of Zad Lindholm.

[RWJC]

CGY icing the entire trade deadline as  their roster this year 

[Snoop Hogg]

3 hours ago, RWJC said:

CGY icing the entire trade deadline as  their roster this year 

Not sure how they will match up against Future Considerations.

[Canuck You]

7 hours ago, Hammertime said:

Sweet looking forward to playing against Kuzz Barie instead of Zad Lindholm.

I was like Who da fukk is Kuzz Barie for a second until I read the rest..

[Rekker]

Great interview with Barrie on TSN. Lol. Took the process in stride and showed a great sense of humor. Refreshing attitude really. 

[King Heffy]

Really happy to have this pylon in our division again.  He's the kind of guy you love to play against.