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Tyson Barrie Retires After 14 NHL Seasons

The puck-moving defenseman ranked among the top scorers at his position since his 2011–12 debut.

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Overview

  • Barrie, 34, confirmed his decision in an interview with DNVR Avalanche around an Avalanche alumni appearance, closing his NHL career on Aug. 25.
  • He totaled 110 goals and 398 assists for 508 points in 822 regular-season games, placing him top 10 in defenseman scoring since his debut.
  • The Victoria, B.C., native suited up for Colorado, Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville and Calgary, with career-shaping trades involving Nazem Kadri and Mattias Ekholm.
  • His peak production came in 2020–21 with Edmonton, leading all NHL defensemen with 48 points in 56 games while quarterbacking a top power play.
  • In 2024–25 he played 13 games for the Flames, cleared waivers, logged AHL time with the Calgary Wranglers, and drew no reported free-agent interest this summer.