Flames sign veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to professional tryout

Nashville Predators defenceman Tyson Barrie (22) plays during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. Veteran defenceman Barrie will attend the Calgary Flames training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Tuesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/George Walker IV

CALGARY — Veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie will attend the Calgary Flames training camp on a professional tryout, the team announced Tuesday.

Barrie had one goal and 14 assists in 41 games with the Nashville Predators last season.

The 33-year-old offensive defenceman from Victoria produced 55 points (13 goals, 42 assists) in 75 games split between the Predators and Edmonton Oilers in 2022-23.

His three-year, US$13.5-million contract expired after last season.

The Flames also announced they've signed blueliner Jarred Tinordi to a one-year, two-way contract worth $800,000.

The 32-year-old Tinordi had nine points and 64 penalty minutes in 52 games with the Chicago Blackhawks last season.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 10, 2024.

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