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Waived: [CGY] D Tyson Barrie waived by the Flames

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I'm not sure he's all that different from his overall player type? There are guys who are undersized offensive D, and when you're not a top-pair talent, these guys tend to float around a lot in the NHL, putting up points when a team leans on them vs. being deemed "garbage" when the rotation doesn't fit them? :dunno:

When Barrie first joined the Preds in the Ekholm trade, most of us were optimistic and liked him? That sentiment gradually diminished over time. To the point we felt he couldn't play for us anymore. But I still sort of felt like if you had a team which was just willing to turn him "loose" and not care one bit about his D-zone contributions, he'd end up being An Asset? :dunno:
 
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I'm a Leafs fan that doesn't hate a lot. And I was happy with the Kadri trade when it first happened. No one wanted Barrie to succeed as a Leaf more than me.

But I hated this guy when he was in Toronto. An absolute unmitigated disaster. He wasn't just bad, he was a fraud. I knew the defence would never be perfect. But he was supposed to be a PP QB who could handle big minutes. He couldn't do that at all.

He had a dead cat bounce for a year or so with Edmonton, and good for him. But this guy was a washed up waste of a roster spot back in 2020. He absolutely doesn't belong in the NHL today. No GM should even flinch seeing his name on the wire. He'll clear and then, rightly, he'll never play in the NHL again.
 
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I'm a Leafs fan that doesn't hate a lot. And I was happy with the Kadri trade when it first happened. No one wanted Barrie to succeed as a Leaf more than me.

But I hated this guy when he was in Toronto. An absolute unmitigated disaster. He wasn't just bad, he was a fraud. I knew the defence would never be perfect. But he was supposed to be a PP QB who could handle big minutes. He couldn't do that at all.

He had a dead cat bounce for a year or so with Edmonton, and good for him. But this guy was a washed up waste of a roster spot back in 2020. He absolutely doesn't belong in the NHL today. No GM should even flinch seeing his name on the wire. He'll clear and then, rightly, he'll never play in the NHL again.
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Allow me to elegantly deconstruct the misguided diatribe against the valiant, Tyson Barrie. First and foremost, his stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs—while not exemplary—was far from the catastrophic debacle some would have you believe. Despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, Barrie still managed to accumulate a commendable 39 points in the 2019-2020 season. Let us not dismiss this achievement out of hand.

Now, let us traverse to his time with the Edmonton Oilers—a period that was anything but a mere "dead cat bounce." In the 2020-2021 season, Barrie ascended to the pinnacle of NHL defensemen, leading the league with a prodigious 48 points in just 56 games. Such a performance, my dear, is a testament to his extraordinary offensive capabilities and his seamless integration into the Oilers' system.

As for his current endeavors, one must not overlook his contributions with the Nashville Predators and his recent engagement with the Calgary Flames. Even at 33, Barrie continues to prove his worth, amassing 15 points in 41 games during the 2023-2024 season. This is not the mark of a washed-up player, but rather one who remains a valuable contributor.

Let us also consider Barrie's extensive experience—over 800 NHL games graced by his presence. His wealth of knowledge and finesse render him an invaluable asset, particularly in mentoring the younger generation of players. The role of a seasoned veteran, my dear, should never be underestimated.

In summation, while Barrie may not be the epitome of defensive perfection, his offensive talents, experience, and potential to guide the youth make him an asset of considerable worth. To dismiss him entirely would be a grave miscalculation. Barrie, despite the naysayers, undoubtedly has a future in the NHL, and any astute general manager would be remiss to overlook the myriad merits he brings to the ice.
 
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Got cooked by Ryan Reaves earlier this season if you're looking for some kind of barometer of where his games at. Good locker room guy and has had a nice career for himself but I'd be a little surprised if he ever suits up for another NHL game.
 
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Allow me to elegantly deconstruct the misguided diatribe against the valiant, Tyson Barrie. First and foremost, his stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs—while not exemplary—was far from the catastrophic debacle some would have you believe. Despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, Barrie still managed to accumulate a commendable 39 points in the 2019-2020 season. Let us not dismiss this achievement out of hand.

Now, let us traverse to his time with the Edmonton Oilers—a period that was anything but a mere "dead cat bounce." In the 2020-2021 season, Barrie ascended to the pinnacle of NHL defensemen, leading the league with a prodigious 48 points in just 56 games. Such a performance, my dear, is a testament to his extraordinary offensive capabilities and his seamless integration into the Oilers' system.

As for his current endeavors, one must not overlook his contributions with the Nashville Predators and his recent engagement with the Calgary Flames. Even at 33, Barrie continues to prove his worth, amassing 15 points in 41 games during the 2023-2024 season. This is not the mark of a washed-up player, but rather one who remains a valuable contributor.

Let us also consider Barrie's extensive experience—over 800 NHL games graced by his presence. His wealth of knowledge and finesse render him an invaluable asset, particularly in mentoring the younger generation of players. The role of a seasoned veteran, my dear, should never be underestimated.

In summation, while Barrie may not be the epitome of defensive perfection, his offensive talents, experience, and potential to guide the youth make him an asset of considerable worth. To dismiss him entirely would be a grave miscalculation. Barrie, despite the naysayers, undoubtedly has a future in the NHL, and any astute general manager would be remiss to overlook the myriad merits he brings to the ice.
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This post is a satirical masterpiece. I applaud you.

Allow me to add in a quote from a post I made when he got his PTO at the start of this season:

He puts in no effort, he's afraid of contact, he makes stupid decisions, he skates to the wrong spot, he gets beat 1on1, he's not even a quick skater, he won't battle at the front of the net, his breakout passes stink. He's like a custom built terrible hockey player.

And all of that was clear a whopping 5 years ago, with Toronto, so he's only slowed and aged since then. Plus his time in Nashville would have been soul crushing. He clearly didn't take being a scratch as a challenge to rise to. Instead he laid down and gave up.
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I recall before he was traded to the Leafs for Kadri, there was a rumor going around the Barrie would be traded to the Canucks for Virtanen and their 2020 1st.

Vancouver used that 1st to get JT Miller instead.
 
Was really hoping he could wail some pucks towards the net on the Flames PP, and the Flames could then flip him at the deadline. He was not so good at that this year.
 
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Allow me to elegantly deconstruct the misguided diatribe against the valiant, Tyson Barrie. First and foremost, his stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs—while not exemplary—was far from the catastrophic debacle some would have you believe. Despite the less-than-ideal circumstances, Barrie still managed to accumulate a commendable 39 points in the 2019-2020 season. Let us not dismiss this achievement out of hand.

Now, let us traverse to his time with the Edmonton Oilers—a period that was anything but a mere "dead cat bounce." In the 2020-2021 season, Barrie ascended to the pinnacle of NHL defensemen, leading the league with a prodigious 48 points in just 56 games. Such a performance, my dear, is a testament to his extraordinary offensive capabilities and his seamless integration into the Oilers' system.

As for his current endeavors, one must not overlook his contributions with the Nashville Predators and his recent engagement with the Calgary Flames. Even at 33, Barrie continues to prove his worth, amassing 15 points in 41 games during the 2023-2024 season. This is not the mark of a washed-up player, but rather one who remains a valuable contributor.

Let us also consider Barrie's extensive experience—over 800 NHL games graced by his presence. His wealth of knowledge and finesse render him an invaluable asset, particularly in mentoring the younger generation of players. The role of a seasoned veteran, my dear, should never be underestimated.

In summation, while Barrie may not be the epitome of defensive perfection, his offensive talents, experience, and potential to guide the youth make him an asset of considerable worth. To dismiss him entirely would be a grave miscalculation. Barrie, despite the naysayers, undoubtedly has a future in the NHL, and any astute general manager would be remiss to overlook the myriad merits he brings to the ice.
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Mr. Barrie, that's the sweetest thing I have read on the internet today. Thank you.
 
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I'm a Leafs fan that doesn't hate a lot. And I was happy with the Kadri trade when it first happened. No one wanted Barrie to succeed as a Leaf more than me.

But I hated this guy when he was in Toronto. An absolute unmitigated disaster. He wasn't just bad, he was a fraud. I knew the defence would never be perfect. But he was supposed to be a PP QB who could handle big minutes. He couldn't do that at all.

He had a dead cat bounce for a year or so with Edmonton, and good for him. But this guy was a washed up waste of a roster spot back in 2020. He absolutely doesn't belong in the NHL today. No GM should even flinch seeing his name on the wire. He'll clear and then, rightly, he'll never play in the NHL again.
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This guy was the reason Babcock was fired. It looked like Babcock intentionally misplayed him and made him looked bad...as a power move to Dubas.

Im pretty sure his agent wanted him traded or Babcock fired and this was the Dubas/Shanny final straw for Babcock.

Im not saying he isn't cooked now, I'm just happy he got Babs fired.
 
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I'm a Leafs fan that doesn't hate a lot. And I was happy with the Kadri trade when it first happened. No one wanted Barrie to succeed as a Leaf more than me.

But I hated this guy when he was in Toronto. An absolute unmitigated disaster. He wasn't just bad, he was a fraud. I knew the defence would never be perfect. But he was supposed to be a PP QB who could handle big minutes. He couldn't do that at all.

He had a dead cat bounce for a year or so with Edmonton, and good for him. But this guy was a washed up waste of a roster spot back in 2020. He absolutely doesn't belong in the NHL today. No GM should even flinch seeing his name on the wire. He'll clear and then, rightly, he'll never play in the NHL again.
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Whoever told you he was supposed to be a PP QB who could handle big minutes lied to you. What you needed to do to get worthwhile results was shelter him defensively and put him on the PP1 with the best forward line in hockey.
 
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