Avalanche reward Tyson Barrie with 2-year deal
Defenceman reportedly will earn $5.2 million through 2015-16 NHL season
The Colorado Avalanche signed Tyson Barrie to a two-year deal after a breakout season by the defenceman.
Barrie gives the Avalanche an offensive presence at the blue-line as he led the defencemen with 13 goals last season.
The 23-year-old from Victoria played a big role in helping Colorado advance to the playoffs under first-year head coach Patrick Roy.
Barrie was a key loss when he went out in Game 3 of the post-season series against the Minnesota Wild following a knee-to-knee hit from Matt Cooke, who drew a seven-game suspension.
Avalanche executive vice-president of hockey operations Joe Sakic said Barrie is "a big part of the young nucleus of our team. He is a gifted young defenceman who brings a lot of offence. We are pleased to have him under contract and look forward to his contribution this upcoming season."
With three overtime goals last season, Barrie tied Colorado's single-season record set by David Jones in 2010-11.
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