Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie — Avs fans have such a love-hate relationship with our rover. You love his offense, and you hate his defense. Sometimes all in one game. Or one shift. That is the rollercoaster of T-Brat.
It should come as no surprise that the lion’s share of his zone starts are in the offensive zone, usually around 62 to 64%. And that’s where the rub comes in. Barrie looks like a forward, and it’s the defense that goes most nights. That can make him a liability.
Being a fan of a team with Barrie on it means you’re on a constant rollercoaster.