Dreger: Tyson Barrie will test free agency

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[GermanSpitfire]

Don’t blame him, you get one chance at a BIG pay day.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Because he's approaching his age-30 season and has, to date, had an outstanding season, good for him. Get dat money when you can! This is why the Oilers likely have honed in on Larsson instead to complement Bouchard and Bear.

 

[LaVal]

We all knew this was the plan. It was a brilliant move to take a small 1 year contract to play with McDavid and Draisaitl to raise his value. Now that the plan has succeeded you know he's going to be looking to capitalize on that investment.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

As he should.. he's gonna cash in massively

This was a perfectly executed plan by him and his agent signing with Oils

 

[belair]

File this under the 'no shit' category. He came to Edmonton knowing he could improve his stock on their PP and getting regular icetime with their elites. There's no chance he wasn't going to weigh his options once the season ended.

From Edmonton's perspective, he's probably third on that list of UFA priorities this summer and his future in Edmonton relies heavily on the progress of Oscar Klefbom. If there's any likelihood that he's going to miss another season or that he'll be moved somewhere in the off-season, that opens up a hole in Edmonton's defensive depth and also the majority of the salary required to re-sign Barrie long-term.

If Klefbom returns, there's very little likelihood Barrie's needed nor could he be afforded.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Get that money Tyson! I think for his career, it'd be better to stick with the Oilers though.

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

He is doing exactly as he should.

But some team is going to regret giving him a big contract.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Someone will give him a 7 year huge deal.. this will be his final huge long term deal of his career that takes him to 37 years old so you know he will get as much money as possible

 

[Oilslick941611]

I enjoyed him on our team this season, but I don't want to give him a big/long contract. Im okay with him going. Bouchard has shown he can step in.

 

[PAZ]

It'll be interesting to see if a team is desperate for blue line offense to sign him to a huge deal.

 

[Smartguy]

File this under the 'no shit' category. He came to Edmonton knowing he could improve his stock on their PP and getting regular icetime with their elites. There's no chance he wasn't going to weigh his options once the season ended.

From Edmonton's perspective, he's probably third on that list of UFA priorities this summer and his future in Edmonton relies heavily on the progress of Oscar Klefbom. If there's any likelihood that he's going to miss another season or that he'll be moved somewhere in the off-season, that opens up a hole in Edmonton's defensive depth and also the majority of the salary required to re-sign Barrie long-term.

If Klefbom returns, there's very little likelihood Barrie's needed nor could he be afforded.

Yeah it was a win win regardless of the playoffs. The Oilers needed a stop gap to help the PP along till/if Klefbom returns, and it gave them another year to develop Bouchard instead of rush him, who looks almost over ripe now to play.

If Edmonton res-signs Larsson they already have a full right side for next season with Bear and Bouchard under contract and pushing for regular minutes

 

[The Nuge]

Of course he is. We won’t be his highest offer this summer, so he needs to get everything laid out in front of him and decide what is best for him. I’m hoping he extends in Edmonton, but you’d be a fool not to at least listen to all the other teams in the league after the year he’s had

 

[Zenos]

Hoping he goes out with a bang.

It was fun watching you on the Oilers this season, Tyson; enjoy the next contract.
I'm just glad it won't be with Edmonton.

 

[tucker3434]

Yeah, good for him. The guy is awesome at what he does. He just needs to play for a team that will lean into that.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

A smart team does not give him more than 5 years, but he's going to get paid. I'd like him in Winnipeg, but I'm not sure if having a Pionk type player gives us the #1 RHD that we need.

 

[Kristopher Letang]

Props to him for betting on himself with a 1 year deal. Get that money!

 

[StickShift]

Seems like this was always the plan—use McDavid + Draisatl as a slingshot around the sun.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

My personal bet on the destination: Philadelphia. Dougie is probably off limits for any club except Carolina barring something unexpected, and a core croup of Provorov/Barrie/Sanheim/Myers/York/Zamula is a good group to build around for the medium-term.

 

[WidgitRibbit]

Don’t be surprised if Anaheim scoops him up. I’ve always loved Barrie since the Avs days. One of my favorite players ever to watch in the current NHL. If Barrie wants 5-7 years. Anaheim should be interested.

Anaheim worst in the league regarding scoring and needs a RHD long term. And before HF Boards starts knocking his contract he’s gonna get. Anaheim has 50 million to spend next year. With only 30 million in current cap.

Barrie is going to be fricken INSANE! With Zegras, Comtois, and Berniers should be ready by then.

Don’t sleep on Anaheim HF. This franchise has a lot of money to spend coming soon!!!! With 30 million to spend RIGHT now this summer! And 20 next summer

 

[stevo61]

Seems like things are going to plan for him. Wonder what GMs will offer as they obviously realize he went to a situation good for him and he did benefit huge from it. Columbus could use a PP QB like him but I think its pretty safe to say Jarmo wont be throwing money his way

 

[HandshakeLineRespect]

It'll be one of those deals you regret right away probably. He wont be racking up all those secondary assists without playing with Nurse, Drai and McDavid. Lasty, and im sure we can all agree here, is he put up all his number this year playing in the worst division in the history of hockey, amirite?

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Don’t be surprised if Anaheim scoops him up. I’ve always loved Barrie since the Avs days. One of my favorite players ever to watch in the current NHL. If Barrie wants 5-7 years. Anaheim should be interested.

Anaheim worst in the league regarding scoring and needs a RHD long term. And before HF Boards starts knocking his contract he’s gonna get. Anaheim has 50 million to spend next year. With only 30 million in current cap.

Barrie is going to be fricken INSANE! With Zegras, Comtois, and Berniers should be ready by then.

Don’t sleep on Anaheim HF. This franchise has a lot of money to spend coming soon!!!!

Barrie's age doesn't really line up with Anaheim's contention window. Philadelphia, Dallas, or Carolina (in the off chance that Dougie leaves), however, makes lots of sense.

 

[WidgitRibbit]

Barrie's age doesn't really line up with Anaheim's contention window. Philadelphia, however, makes lots of sense.

Were going to make moves. Anaheim has 50 million in cap space next year. What are we suppose to do with all this cap? Just sit on it and suck for years on end? I don’t even think 30 million hits the cap floor that’s currently on our payroll for 2022 off season.

 

[Hisch13r]

I'm not really sure I see him getting a huge payday