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Calgary4LIfe · 02-21-2020, 04:44 PM

I really like Barrie and think he is really a guy that makes things happen from the back end. He just really needs a team to insulate him and time to actually learn HOW to play defence.

I think Barrie and Brodie are similar in their puck-movement, though I think Brodie is better. Brodie doesn't take huge risks like Barrie does - knows when to pinch, and is a better passer. Barrie has a better shot. In the defensive zone it is a HUGE step back. This team already is so 'scatter-brained' in their own zone at times, and adding someone like Barrie I feel would make it worse.

I like Barrie, and I wouldn't mind that the Flames acquire him - dependent on the price for sure - but not at the expense of Brodie now or next season. Maybe in a few seasons Barrie can be a better 2-way defencemen than what Brodie is now, but he is nowhere near Brodie IMO. I see Barrie as a great option to replace Hamonic with, and having him play on the third pairing. Great offensive tools and skating ability, but just so unreliable in his own end.

02-21-2020, 04:44 PM	#29
Calgary4LIfe Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Exp:	I really like Barrie and think he is really a guy that makes things happen from the back end. He just really needs a team to insulate him and time to actually learn HOW to play defence. I think Barrie and Brodie are similar in their puck-movement, though I think Brodie is better. Brodie doesn't take huge risks like Barrie does - knows when to pinch, and is a better passer. Barrie has a better shot. In the defensive zone it is a HUGE step back. This team already is so 'scatter-brained' in their own zone at times, and adding someone like Barrie I feel would make it worse. I like Barrie, and I wouldn't mind that the Flames acquire him - dependent on the price for sure - but not at the expense of Brodie now or next season. Maybe in a few seasons Barrie can be a better 2-way defencemen than what Brodie is now, but he is nowhere near Brodie IMO. I see Barrie as a great option to replace Hamonic with, and having him play on the third pairing. Great offensive tools and skating ability, but just so unreliable in his own end.