Barrie signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with Calgary on Thursday, per Salim Nadim Valji of TSN.
Barrie was participating in the Flames' training camp on a tryout basis. He was limited to a goal and 15 points in 41 regular-season contests with Nashville in 2023-24, but he's traditionally been an effective presence with the man advantage. If Calgary uses him on its top power-play unit, then a 40-plus point campaign is entirely possible, but the Flames might opt to use MacKenzie Weegar in that role over Barrie. At the end of the day, while Barrie can be an effective offensive force under the right circumstances, it remains to be seen if the 33-year-old will enjoy those opportunities with the Flames.
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Flames' Tyson Barrie: Joining club on tryout
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Barrie will link up with Calgary for training camp on a professional tryout agreement, the team announced Tuesday.
Considering Barrie has reached the 50-point threshold four times in his 13-year NHL career, including the 2022-23 campaign when he played for Edmonton and Nashville, it seems somewhat surprising no team was willing to give him a full contract before the start of the season. No doubt a disappointing 2023-24 season, in which he played in just 41 regular-season contests while generating 15 points, factored into the league-wide hesitancy to give the 33-year-old blueliner a deal. In another Tuesday signing, the Flames added Jarred Tinordi on a two-way contract, so Barrie will have plenty of competition during training camp in securing a roster spot for Opening Night.
Barrie posted a power-play assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Canucks in Game 5.
Barrie had been scratched for 13 straight games before entering the lineup Tuesday in place of Luke Schenn (illness). It worked out fine, as Barrie helped out on Roman Josi's game-tying goal in the third period. Barrie had just 15 points in 41 regular-season outings this season, and he'll likely be back in the press box once Schenn is healthy enough to return to the lineup.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Garners helper
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Barrie notched an assist, two shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Coyotes.
Barrie has been in the lineup for six straight games as the Predators navigate multiple injuries on defense. He has three assists in that span, as well as eight blocked shots and 13 shots on net. The 32-year-old has been scratched more often than not over the last three months. He's at 15 points, 65 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating through 41 appearances.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Still riding pine in Nashville
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Barrie (healthy scratch) was almost dealt to the Flames at the trade deadline, but ultimately a deal did not get done, Emma Lingan of The Hockey News reports.
Barrie was out of the lineup for the 11th straight game Saturday against the Blue Jackets, and he has played in only five games since the end of December. With just one goal and 11 assists in 35 games this season, Barrie has to be seen as a failed experiment by the Preds since they acquired him in the Mattias Ekholm trade last year. Barrie is expected to become a free agent in July and will look to ply his trade with another team next season.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Nabs power-play helper
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Barrie recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.
Barrie set up a Roman Josi tally in the second period. Those two defensemen were paired together Saturday, a rarity considering Barrie was a healthy scratch for four of the Predators' six games before the All-Star break. His helper Saturday was his first point since Dec. 15. The 32-year-old is at 12 points, 48 shots on net, 36 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 33 outings.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Returning Saturday
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Barrie (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.
Barrie had missed Nashville's last 11 contests with the injury. The 32-year-old defenseman has a goal and 11 points through 30 games this season. Barrie will likely return to a third-pairing role with Dante Fabbro serving as a healthy scratch.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Stays out Thursday
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Barrie (upper body) isn't ready to return for Thursday's game versus LA, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.
Barrie has a goal and 11 points in 30 contests this season. He hasn't played since Dec. 23, and it's not clear when he might be available. Barrie will likely get ample power-play ice time once he's healthy, but the 32-year-old will probably be limited to the third pairing at even strength.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Still unavailable
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Barrie (upper body) won't play Monday against Vegas, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.
Barrie will miss his 10th consecutive contest. He has contributed one goal, 11 points, 39 shots on net and 32 blocked shots in 30 appearances this season.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Won't play Saturday
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Barrie (upper body) isn't available for Saturday's game against the Islanders, according to Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.
Barrie has a goal and 11 points in 30 outings in 2023-24. He was last in the lineup Dec. 23. When he's ready to return, Barrie could challenge Luke Schenn for a spot on the third pairing. It also wouldn't be a surprise if the 32-year-old Barrie spent some time as a healthy scratch.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Unavailable Friday
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Barrie (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's game against Dallas.
Barrie, who last played Dec. 23, has a goal and 11 points in 30 outings with Nashville in 2023-24. When he's healthy, the 32-year-old defenseman might push Luke Schenn out of the lineup, though it's also possible that Barrie will occasionally be scratched even once he's available. Nashville made the offensive blueliner a healthy scratch four times in the span of seven games from Dec. 2-12.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Not playing Tuesday
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Barrie (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Anaheim, Emma Lingan of The Hockey Writers reports.
Barrie took part in the morning skate, but will miss his seventh straight contest. He has supplied one goal, 11 points, 39 shots on net and 32 blocked shots over 30 games this season.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Remains unavailable
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Barrie (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Dallas, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.
Barrie will miss his six consecutive contest. He has accounted for one goal, 11 points, 39 shots on net and 32 blocked shots over 30 games this season.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Not expected to play Thursday
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Barrie (upper body) is expected to miss his fifth straight game Thursday versus Calgary,
Barrie skated during morning practice and is inching closer to a return, but that will not happen Thursday. Barrie has a goal and 11 points in 30 games this season, including three assists on the power play. The Predators play in Dallas on Saturday and Barrie could return to action at that time.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Not playing Tuesday
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Barrie (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Chicago, per Robby Stanley of NHL.com.
Barrie will miss his fourth consecutive contest. He has registered one goal, 10 assists, 39 shots on net and 32 blocked shots over 30 games this season.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Still out Saturday
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Barrie (upper body) will not play Saturday versus the Capitals, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.
Barrie will miss his third straight game with the injury. The 32-year-old went into the holiday break on a four-game point drought and was occasionally scratched in December, so he may not have a guaranteed spot in the lineup once he's healthy again. Dante Fabbro and Luke Schenn continue to hold down spots on the third pairing in Barrie's absence.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Out Friday
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Barrie (upper body) is not in Friday's lineup against the Red Wings, per the NHL's media site.
Barrie has now missed both games since Nashville returned from the holiday break. The veteran blueliner has been held to one goal and 11 points through 30 appearances this season. The Predators will be back in action Saturday against the Capitals.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Not expected to play Saturday
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Barrie is expected to be a healthy scratch Saturday against the Rangers, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
According to Friedman, Barrie has been granted permission to speak to other teams to try to find a fit for a trade. The 32-year-old blueliner has nine assists, 31 shots on goal and 22 blocked shots through 22 outings this season.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Provides two assists Thursday
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Barrie registered two assists in a 6-3 loss to Winnipeg on Thursday.
Barrie also had a minus-1 rating and one shot in 17:45 of ice time. He has seven assists, 17 shots, an even plus-minus rating and six PIM in 13 contests this season. Barrie endured a cold stretch from Oct. 24-Nov. 7 in which he was limited to an assist over six outings, but perhaps his strong offensive performance Thursday will mark the start of a new hot streak.
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Predators' Tyson Barrie: Picks up power-play assist
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Barrie logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Kraken.
Barrie had a surprisingly well-rounded effort in this contest, which also saw him snap a three-game point drought. The 32-year-old defenseman has done alright in a bottom-four role with power-play time, earning two of his five assists with the man advantage so far. He's added 16 shots on net, nine blocked shots, five hits, six PIM and a minus-2 rating over 10 appearances.
