Pittsburgh Penguins are targeting a potential Kris Letang replacement

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Joshua Deeds
June 17, 2022 (4:51 PM)

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If Kris Letang chooses to test free agency, the name being floated in Pittsburgh media to replace him is current Edmonton Oilers defenseman, Tyson Barrie.

Barrie is currently on the trade block, according to Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman, and the Oilers, are looking to move salary to create cap space. Barrie is ready for more responsibility on a new team if he doesn't contribute to Edmonton in multiple ways including the Power-Play.

It looks as if Evan Bouchard will be promoted, and Montreal or Pittsburgh may end up being Barrie's destinations, given how much time on the ice he had this year which was a respectable 18.

Barrie can quarterback a power play, skate, and contribute offensively, as in the last two seasons, in 56 games he put up 8g and 40 assists for 48 points, and this year 41 points in 73 games, all the while putting up 37 power-play points.

So, the going rate for Barrie probably includes a second-round pick, and at least one more piece, probably something of value such as a legit prospect or a player Ken Holland feels his team needs.

Barrie still has two years remaining on his contract at a $4.5 million cap hit, he will end up a UFA in 2024.

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He's a great fit	28	14.5 %
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He's a bad fit	37	19.2 %
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