Rumor: Two Canadian teams pursuing Avs’ Barrie “heavily”

We’re just a day away from the start of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and general managers around the league will be working overtime the next 24-48 hours.

One GM who is reportedly looking to get in on the action is Joe Sakic of the Colorado Avalanche. According to a report from Avs insider AJ Haefele of BSNDenver.com, Sakic has put defenseman Tyson Barrie in play on the trade market.

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Sources tell me Tyson Barrie is in play for Colorado this weekend.
— AJ Haefele (@AJHaefele) June 20, 2019

Not to be outdone, Vancouver Canucks insider Rick Dhaliwal of Sportsnet followed up Haefele’s report and reported himself that the Canucks are “heavily pursuing” Barrie via trade.

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@DhaliwalSports says on the air on @Sportsnet650 that #Canucks GMJB heavily pursuing Tyson Barrie right now in trade talks with the Avs.
— CanucksAbbyFan (@CanucksAbbyFan) June 20, 2019

Furthermore, NHL insider Darren Dreger of TSN is reporting that the Montreal Canadiens “could” get involved with Barrie trade talks, as well.

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Dreger on TSN690 on the Colorado Avalanche: “If they draft Byram like many believe they will 4th overall, does that open the door for a pretty significant trade, Tyson Barrie’s name has been out there, could Montreal get in that discussion?”
— NHL Prospects Watcher (@Prospects_Watch) June 20, 2019

No matter what shakes down tomorrow and Saturday at the draft, don’t be surprised if the 27 year old Barrie is on the move.