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.

Milan Lucic will try to earn a Blues roster spot with a camp tryout, a return to a league he last skated in 2023. The 37 year old brings a recognizable physical edge and a veteran presence that can anchor a Blues bottom six and provide energy on the forecheck. His long NHL arc includes a key role in the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup run, plus stints with the Kings, Oilers and Flames, before a brief return to Boston in 2023 that yielded a handful of assists before an ankle injury and a subsequent long term injury reserve. Off ice turmoil from a 2021 family incident is noted, but Lucic went through the Players Assistance Program and has been reinstated. If he signs, his blend of grit and experience could stabilize a rough edge for St. Louis but his on ice value will hinge on role clarity, health and whether the Blues view him as a fourth line floor penalty killer or a more versatile forward. The Blues are balancing youth with proven character, and Lucic could be the latest piece in that mix, especially if they want a reliable locker room presence and depth for a postseason push.

Lucic has 233 goals, 353 assists and 1301 penalty minutes across 17 NHL seasons, with a career best 32 goals in 2010 11. His playoff pedigree includes an assist on the overtime winner in Game 7 versus Montreal in the 2011 Cup run. His return to the NHL after the Player Assistance Program reinstatement signals a serious effort to extend a lengthy career, and fantasy managers will want to monitor camp reports and potential contract details. If he earns a regular NHL role, he could contribute as a physical catalyst and veteran presence, though his scoring upside will be limited by age and the Blues depth at forward.