Barrie could be retained since it's his final year on his contract. That could add value

With his current production, he's actually on a pretty good contract

It's his defense that sucks

And his 5v5 offense. He has 9 even strength points.

He's more of a PP guy. That's why it would be better to retain as most teams don't have the space but also, no one wants to pay someone over 4 million dollars just to play PP time

And it's a PP with McDrai. Teams are going to wonder how much of the PP production is going to carry over without them.

what kind of production does barrie put up without super elite McDavid and Draisaitl? those two could make Vlasic look good.

Barrie has been decent on defense this year, not a new player or anything but his fancies are decent.
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