EDMONTON, AB - Tyson Barrie packed as much enjoyment into the shortened 2020-21 NHL campaign as he could on a one-year deal with the Edmonton Oilers.
You've got to love coming to the rink, and make no mistake, there weren't a lot of dull moments for the 30-year-old blueliner in his short but sensational introduction to life in Edmonton.
"It was fun to come to the rink every day, get on the ice, and work with these guys," Barrie said. "When you're winning games and having personal success, it goes a long way. It was just a lot of fun in a short year."
When you have a season like the Victoria, B.C. product had in an Orange & Blue uniform, it's tough not keeping the good times rolling - especially when it was all done without the presence of one of the League's most boisterous and passionate fanbases in the stands.
With a new three-year contract negotiated and sealed, Barrie will get the chance.
"I can't imagine how much more fun it'll be with fans and getting to see what Edmonton and the fanbase are really like," he said. "It's only going to get better, so I'm excited to be back."
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