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Per multiple reports, the Calgary Flames are likely to have 33-year-old veteran defenseman Tyson Barrie in training camp on a PTO. Last season, Barrie dressed in exactly half of the games (41 GP) for the Nashville Predators. The three-time 50-plus point getter recorded 15 points and dressed in one playoff game for the Predators.

Barrie is on the downside of his career. He has sometimes been a divisive player because he was miscast a bit earlier in his career in ways that exposed some of his limitations. However, he's always been a producer (seven seasons of 40 or more points) and can arguably still help a team in a supporting role.

What's your take? Will Barrie earn a spot with the Flames? How much help can he provide at this stage of his career? Weigh in on the message board.

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