Tyson Barrie has announced his retirement from the NHL, ending a 14-season career that featured 822 regular-season games across five organizations.
The veteran defenseman split the 2024-25 season between the Calgary Flames and the Flames’ AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. In 13 NHL appearances with Calgary, Barrie tallied one goal and two assists. He also appeared in 11 AHL contests with the Wranglers, recording two goals and five points.
Barrie was a 2009 third-round selection, taken 64th overall by the Colorado Avalanche. He spent eight seasons with Colorado before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with Alex Kerfoot and a sixth-round pick in exchange for Nazem Kadri, Calle Rosen and a pick. He later played three seasons with the Edmonton Oilers, where he led all defencemen in scoring in 2020-21, putting up 48 points in 56 games.
Internationally, Barrie helped Canada win gold at the 2015 World Championship and added silver medals at the 2017 World Championships and the 2011 World Junior Championship.
Across his NHL career, the Victoria, B.C., native totaled 110 goals and 508 points in 822 games, representing the Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Nashville Predators and Flames.
Barrie’s blend of speed, puck-moving ability and offensive instincts made him a reliable two-way presence throughout his career. His path took him to several teams and leagues, and his leadership and experience will be remembered by teammates and fans alike.
What this means going forward: Barrie may pursue opportunities in coaching, broadcasting, or hockey operations as he transitions away from playing. His lasting impact will be as a durable, productive defenseman who contributed at both ends of the ice and helped Canada’s national teams on the international stage.
Summary: Tyson Barrie ends a long NHL career with 822 games, 110 goals, and 508 points, built across stints with the Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Predators and Flames, plus memorable international success for his country. His retirement marks the close of a notable chapter in Canadian hockey and a transition to the next phase of his life in the sport.