Barrie was once a premier offensive defenseman, flirting with 60-point seasons in Colorado before being moved to Toronto, and eventually finding a home for a few years feeding Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in Edmonton. He was moved to the Nashville Predators in 2022-23, but was a healthy scratch for half of the 2023-24 season.
The Art Ross Trophy, awarded to the player who leads the league in points at the conclusion of the regular season, and Hart Memorial Trophy, given to the league’s most valuable player, appear to be three-horse races at this point in the season.
Let's dive into the Canucks' most significant needs ahead of the March 7 deadline and how they could go about addressing them.