Rasmus Andersson will start the season with Calgary, a move the Flames hope stabilizes the back end while allowing younger players to grow. If Calgary remains competitive, they may resist midseason moves, prioritizing contention over price. Kadri’s presence strengthens the playoff bid, and Calgary reportedly considers keeping Andersson long enough to explore extensions or advantageous returns. The chatter also entertains a Vegas landing scenario, but the current plan centers on contending and revisiting assets as the season unfolds.

Tyson Barrie retires after 14 NHL seasons at 34, ending a mobile, playmaking blueline chapter that spanned Colorado, Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville and Calgary. He posted 110 goals and 398 assists in 822 games, with 212 power-play points (180 assists) and 47 playoff outings with 2 goals and 19 assists. Last season he appeared in 13 games for Calgary after signing a one-year deal. The NHL announced the retirement on X.

His exit reshapes Calgary’s defense and special-teams approach, with fantasy owners eyeing the subsequent reshuffle of minutes and PP roles. The Flames must adapt, opening doors for younger blueliners and changing how managers value Calgary defenders and PP options in drafts and waivers.

Tyson Barrie retires after 14 NHL seasons at 34, ending a mobile, playmaking blueline chapter that spanned Colorado, Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville and Calgary. He posted 110 goals and 398 assists in 822 games, with 212 power-play points (180 assists) and 47 playoff outings with 2 goals and 19 assists. Last season he appeared in 13 games for Calgary after signing a one-year deal. The NHL announced the retirement on X.

His exit reshapes Calgary’s defense and special-teams approach, with fantasy owners eyeing the subsequent reshuffle of minutes and PP roles. The Flames must adapt, opening doors for younger blueliners and changing how managers value Calgary defenders and PP options in drafts and waivers.

Tyson Barrie quits after 14 seasons and 822 NHL games, closing a diverse career that began with Colorado and included stints with Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville, and Calgary. He posted 110 goals and 398 assists in the regular season and appeared in 47 playoff games, tallying two goals and 19 assists. Barrie spoke gratefully about the path his career carved and Denver’s role as home base, a place where he felt opportunity bloom and where he’ll always be welcomed back.

Fantasy note: Barrie’s retirement shifts Calgary’s blueline depth and PP dynamics, signaling a potential rise for younger defenders and a reshuffle of Calgary’s power-play setup. While his steady puck-moving presence is gone, Calgary may lean on internal candidates to fill minutes and PP responsibilities, affecting how fantasy managers value Flames defensemen next season.