Ottawa Senators reporter Bruce Garrioch is reporting that the Sens are connected to Barrie. The 30-year-old turned back into the Tyson Barrie of old after the joining the Oilers following a brief stint with the Maple Leafs. Barrie has put up good numbers with the Oilers over the last two years, playing in 129 games and scoring 89 points.
The right-shot defender can bring some much-needed offensive flair to a young Ottawa defense corps that already boasts the likes of Thomas Chabot, Artem Zub and prospect Jake Sanderson. He could be a great mentor for the kids.
Barrie has two seasons remaining on his current deal, carrying a $4.5M cap hit. The Oilers have reportedly soured on Barrie some following a playoff run during which the offensive defenseman managed to contribute just 1 goal and 5 points over a 16-game span.
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19 JUIN | 286 ANSWERS Tyson Barrie could be headed back to Ontario this summer Will Tyson Barrie be traded this summer? | ||
Yes | 181 | 63.3 % |
No | 105 | 36.7 % |
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