Shortly after Nolan Pratt was added to the Colorado Avalanche coaching staff I spent an afternoon listening to BSN Avalanche’s weekly podcast to hear their thoughts on the move. They loved the hire. In fact, AJ Haefele (BSN Editor-in-Chief) loved the hire so much he made a borderline crazy statement. Tyson Barrie could be in the race for the James Norris Memorial trophy, awarded to the league’s best defenseman.
“It would not at all surprise me if Tyson Barrie ended up in the Norris conversation at midseason. I think this is going to be a God send for Tyson Barrie.