Nobody is sure how involved the Vancouver Canucks are, but everything is pointing to Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie being traded this offseason, most likely in the next handful of months.
Indubitably, the list of teams interested in acquiring Barrie’s services is large. Expect the market to open up even more. The want for transition-game players should grow, especially now that the Pittsburgh Penguins are proving that a top-six almost solely consisting of the shifty two-way type of blueliners can win championships.
Look at Olli Maatta, Justin Schultz and Kris Letang on the Penguins’ blue line.