Barrie was a healthy scratch for the Predators' previous two games and will draw back into the lineup Tuesday after also making a trade request over the weekend. The 32-year-old will take the spot of Cole Smith (illness) and will hope to upgrade his trade value and add to his 10 assists, 33 SOG, and 10 PIMs in 23 games he has so far this season.
Barrie had 10 goals, 33 assists, 115 SOG, 26 PIMs and a -3 plus/minus through 61 games with the Edmonton Oilers and has been traded to Nashville alongside Reid Schaefer, a 2023 first-round pick and a fourth-round pick from the Oilers for Mattias Ekholm and a sixth-round pick.
Barrie has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but is expected to play Saturday vs. the Lightning. Barrie, who is expected to replace William Lagesson in the lineup, has three goals and 20 assists (23 points) in 49 games.
Barrie will be forced to miss at least two more games after being moved to IR on Monday. The Oilers have been deploying seven defensemen pretty regularly under Jay Woodcroft, so expect Markus Niemelainen and Philip Broberg to both remain in the lineup while Barrie is out.
Barrie suffered an upper-body injury early in Thursday's game in Chicago and will not be available for Saturday's game vs. the Canadiens. According to Oilers interim head coach Jay Woodcroft, Barrie is considered day-to-day, so it sounds like he avoided a serious injury.
Barrie has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury but is set to play Wednesday in Washington. It's unclear whether or not Barrie will reclaim his spot on the top PP unit or not, but it seems likely. He had three goals and 14 assists (17 points) in 35 games before getting hurt.
Barrie was banged up during Thursday's loss to the Panthers and will not play on Saturday vs. the Flames. With Barrie out, Darnell Nurse is expected to play on the top power-play unit.
Barrie will not play against his former team on Wednesday, joining Connor McDavid and Derek Ryan in COVID-19 protocol. With Barrie out, Darnell Nurse will likely quarterback the top power-play unit.
Barrie left Monday's game in Calgary and did not return. He tested it prior to the third period but didn't feel right and went back to the dressing room. Barrie also missed Tuesday's practice, making him questionable to play in Wednesday's rematch. Ethan Bear will move up and play with Darnell Nurse if Barrie can't play.
Barrie's time in Toronto didn't go quite as planned. He finished 2020 with just 39 points (5G / 34A) in 70 games. It's hard to forget that he was sixth among defensemen in points (116) with the Avalanche in the two previous years combined, so the Oilers get a talented offensive-defensemen. Barrie signs a one-year deal to be the quarterback of the NHL's top power-play in an attempt to build his value back up before he hits the market again next year. This move also buys Oilers' prospect Evan Bouchard another year of development.
Barrie was forced to leave Saturday's game in Edmonton but will play tonight vs. the Sabres. Since the coaching change, Barrie has three goals and three assists (six points) in 11 games.
Barrie has missed the last four games but will play Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Mark Alt is expected to be a healthy scratch with Barrie back in. Barrie has 20 points (3G / 17A), a plus-13 rating and 53 shots on goal in 23 games this season.
Barrie has missed the last four games but is expected to play Tuesday in Pittsburgh. If Barrie plays, expect Mark Alt to sit. Barrie has 20 points (3G / 17A) and a plus-13 rating in 23 games this season.
