Tyson Barrie signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Calgary Flames on Thursday.
The 33-year-old defenseman, who was on a professional tryout contract, has three assists in four preseason games with the Flames.
“Just had a chat with [Flames coach Ryan] Huska after practice today and he expressed that he’d like me to stay and that management feels the same way,” Barrie told TSN on Thursday. “I went home and had a chat with my agent and family and then the contract came through.”
Barrie had 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) in 41 games for the Nashville Predators last season and one assist in one Stanley Cup Playoff game.
Selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the third round (No. 64) of the 2009 NHL Draft, Barrie has 505 points (109 goals, 396 assists) in 809 regular-season games for the Predators, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Avalanche, and 21 points (two goals, 19 assists) in 47 playoff games.
“I want to reestablish myself as a good player in this league and an every-night player,” Barrie said. “And hopefully one day, play a thousand games and win a Stanley Cup.”
Calgary plays its final preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and begins the regular season at the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.
