“I think [the Colorado Avalanche] are in the market for a defenseman. I think they are in the market for forwards as well, being a non-playoff team and all,” Mckenzie said. “But i definitely think Tyson Barrie has been in play, continues to be in play and there’s a real strong chance that he could be traded at some point here.”
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Despite his puck-moving ability and offensive skill, Barrie is not someone who can answer the Oilers’ problems alone. Here are some reasons why the Oilers should consider going after another right-handed defenseman.
Size
One thing that Barrie does not bring that the Oilers need is size.