TYSON BARRIE NEWS

Nabs power-play helper Barrie recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact 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.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Saturday Barrie (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday against Arizona, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Impact Barrie had missed Nashville's last 11 contests with the injury. The 32-year-old defenseman had 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.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays out Thursday Barrie (upper body) isn't ready to return for Thursday's game versus LA, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Barrie (upper body) won't play Monday against Vegas, per Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Barrie (upper body) isn't available for Saturday's game against the Islanders, according to Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville.

Impact 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 might challenge Luke Schenn for a spot on the third pairing, but the offensive defenseman might also spend some time as a healthy scratch.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Friday Barrie (upper body) is expected to miss Friday's game against Dallas.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Barrie (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Anaheim, Emma Lingan of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Barrie (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Dallas, per Nick Kieser of Nashville Hockey Now.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Thursday Barrie (upper body) is expected to miss his fifth straight game Thursday versus Calgary,

Impact 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.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Barrie (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Chicago, per Robby Stanley of NHL.com.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Barrie (upper body) will not play Saturday versus the Capitals, Zach Gilchriest of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Barrie (upper body) is not in Friday's lineup against the Red Wings, per the NHL's media site.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Barrie suffered an upper-body injury and is day-to-day, the Predators announced Thursday.

Impact Barrie was not in the lineup Wednesday in Nashville's 5-2 loss to Carolina. The defenseman has slipped offensively as he has a goal and 10 assists in 30 games this season after a big 2022-23 campaign, in which he garnered 13 goals and 55 points in 85 games split between Edmonton and Nashville.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in return Barrie scored on his only shot in Friday's 6-5 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Barrie has missed four of eight games in December, as the veteran defenseman was given permission to speak to other teams regarding a possible trade. Nonetheless, his latest goal was rather clutch, as the Predators needed every bit of offense to claw back from a two-goal deficit and steal a road win.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday Barrie is expected to be a healthy scratch Saturday against the Rangers, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists Thursday Barrie registered two assists in a 6-3 loss to Winnipeg on Thursday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up power-play assist 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helpers keep coming Barrie notched a second-period assist in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Now with four helpers in his last four games, Barrie is off to a nice start with the Preds, playing primarily on the team's second defensive pairing. Although Barrie has yet to notch any points on the power play, he's currently averaging a healthy 3:57 on the man advantage, which bodes well for his PP production going forward. Keep him rolling.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyson Barrie Q&A: Oilers memories, Nashville's music scene and more Barrie caught up with The Athletic on Monday ahead of his first game against the Oilers since he was traded.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Earns first point of new campaign Barrie produced an assist in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

Impact The Predators acquired Barrie from the Oilers at the most recent trade deadline, and he averaged a half point between 24 games. He's always been a supreme puck mover from the blue line, but Nashville's depth at the position has him starting out on the third pairing, albeit with responsibilities on the No. 1 power-play unit.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How a shift in NHL strategy is forcing some players to evolve — or 'there potentially isn't a place for you' With fewer blueliners running power plays, players like Tyson Barrie can end up as a luxury for teams.

APRIL 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tavares scores twice to lead Maple Leafs over Predators 3-2

John Tavares scored two goals and added an assist, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2

MARCH 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Heating up down the stretch Barrie notched a goal and an assist in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Kraken, giving him five points in his last five games.

Impact Barrie got off to a tough start with his new team after getting traded to the Preds at the trade deadline, scoring just two points in his first eight games. However, he certainly seems to have turned the corner recently. He remains a key component of the Preds' attack from the blue line, averaging 21:34 in ice time since his arrival, including 1:57 on the power play.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends point streak to four games Barrie collected a goal and an assist in Nashville's 3-2 loss to Toronto on Sunday.

Impact Barrie's marker late in the third period narrowed Toronto's lead to 3-2, but the Predators couldn't complete the comeback attempt. He has 13 goals and 52 points in 75 appearances this season. Barrie's on a four-game scoring streak with two goals and six points in that span.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tolvanen scores twice, Kraken beat Predators 7-2

Eeli Tolvanen scored twice, Philipp Grubauer made 14 saves and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Nashville Predators 7-2

MARCH 25, 2023 • Associated Press