Predators grant Tyson Barrie permission to talk to other teams

Elliotte Friedman gives the latest on the biggest stories around the NHL, including the Maple Leafs ongoing search for defensive help, Jack Campbell potential return to the Oilers and Patrik Alviin and Elias Pettersson meet on Canucks road trip.

The Nashville Predators have given defenceman Tyson Barrie permission to talk to other teams in hopes of finding a better fit elsewhere, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Saturday.

Barrie is expected to be a healthy scratch against the New York Rangers as the Predators try to find a trading partner.

The 32-year-old is a pending unrestricted free agent and has nine points while averaging 18:51 of ice time in 22 games with Nashville this season.

Barrie was traded to the Predators from the Edmonton Oilers last year as part of the return for defenceman Mattias Ekholm.

More from Sportsnet
Future Considerations: Five college free agents who could interest NHL teams
Quick Shifts: Why Maple Leafs should be all over a Chris Tanev trade

When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines, and avoid posting profanity, personal attacks or harassment. Should you violate our submissions guidelines, we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account. Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time.