The Colorado Avalanche could improve their team by trading defenseman Tyson Barrie to the New Jersey Devils for one of their young centers.
In the Colorado Avalanche offseason, one of the ways we entertain ourselves is by discussing trade possibilities. Center Matt Duchene is the favored trade bait, but conversations often turn to defenseman Tyson Barrie.
The rationale for trading Barrie is somewhat obvious — he’s one of our few prized possessions, meaning he has actual trade value. Indeed, a lot of teams have expressed interest in our young rover.
Recently Pucks and Pitchforks mentioned wanting Tyson Barrie for the New Jersey Devils. When I asked what they wanted for a “young, speedy, clutch, puck-moving defenseman,” they came up with the following:
We have McLeod who's a stud and Zacha who's a top ten pick both NHL ready and both under 21. No you can't have both lol
— Pucks and Pitchforks (@pitchforkedpuck) July 7, 2017
So, let’s look at what Tyson Barrie brings to the table then consider the two young centers Pucks and Pitchforks mentioned.