Tyson Barrie was one of the better players on the Colorado Avalanche last season.
Quite frankly, though, that’s a very low bar.
Yesterday, we looked at some of the reasons why Barrie should be expected to have a great 2017-18 season. Now, here’s a look at why that may be easier said than done.
First thing’s first, Tyson Barrie is a very good NHL defenseman. He’s in a weird space that he seems to be overrated by some, while criminally underrated by others because of his style of play.
So why won’t he have a good season this year?