After 14 seasons in the NHL, defenseman Tyson Barrie has announced his retirement from professional hockey. The 34-year-old Barrie played for five different teams throughout his career, including the Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, and Calgary Flames.

Drafted 64th overall by the Avalanche in 2009, Barrie made his NHL debut in the 2011-12 season. Over his career, the Victoria, B.C., native played 822 regular-season games, amassing 110 goals and 398 assists for a total of 508 points. He also appeared in 47 Stanley Cup Playoff games, recording 2 goals and 19 assists.

Barrie was known for his offensive capabilities from the blue line and his skill as a power-play quarterback. He especially shined during his time with the Edmonton Oilers, where he quarterbacked the league's top-ranked power-play unit in 2021. During the 2020-21 season, Barrie led all NHL defensemen in scoring, tallying 48 points in 56 games.

Before joining the Maple Leafs, Barrie spent eight seasons with the Colorado Avalanche. In November 2013, he secured a permanent spot on the team, recording 38 points in 64 games. The 2014-15 campaign marked a significant turning point in Barrie's career, as he surpassed the 50-point mark for the first time. He consistently played over 21 minutes per game for the Avalanche and received All-Star honors nominations twice.

Barrie's tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs was short, as he played 70 games during the 2019-20 season. In those 70 games, he managed to score five goals and 39 points. He is often remembered as the player the Leafs acquired in exchange for Nazem Kadri.

Internationally, Barrie represented Canada on several occasions, winning a gold medal at the 2015 World Championships and silver medals at the 2017 World Championships and 2011 World Junior Championships.

In his final NHL season, Barrie split time between the Calgary Flames and their AHL affiliate. With the Flames, he recorded one goal and two assists in 13 games. He also played 11 games for the AHL's Calgary Wranglers, where he had two goals and five points.

Barrie's retirement announcement came during the Colorado Avalanche alumni game.