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Tyson Barrie Announces His Retirement After Over 800 Games in the NHL

Originally posted on House of Hockey | By Tom Banks | Last updated Aug 25, 2025 11:19 AM ET

Tyson Barrie never took the next step to All-Star caliber, but throughout his career he was incredibly consistent, and now he's officially hung up the skates.

In 2009, the Colorado Avalanche selected Tyson Barrie in the third round, and he turned out to be one of the best selections beyond the first round from that entire draft, putting together a very impressive 14 year career in the National Hockey League.

Following stints in Colorado, Edmonton, Toronto, Nashville and Calgary, the British Colombia native has now officially called it quits, retiring after 14 very productive seasons in the NHL.

Tyson Barrie retires at age 34

At the age of 34, Barrie has 822 regular season games under his belt, and after playing just 13 in Calgary last season, Barrie has officially announced his retirement on Monday after seemingly drawing very little interest as a free agent this off-season.

Despite leading defensemen in points in 2021, Tyson Barrie never won a Norris Trophy

While his game never went to Norris Trophy winning level, Barrie was incredible early in his career, with 50 or more points in five seasons at the highest level as he accumulated a very respectable 110 goals and 508 points in those 822 games.

Now, Barrie is looking towards the future, and given the experience that he gained at the NHL level, it would not shock anyone around the league if he were to head into the coaching ranks soon after making his retirement official.

Before that however, Barrie should be celebrated for an amazing career, and while it didn't end the way he wanted, Barrie put together 14 great years in the NHL, playing in 822 games in a career that any player entering the league today would be proud of.

This article first appeared on House of Hockey and was syndicated with permission.

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