Not sure this the only factor, but VGK defensive corps is heavy with lefties. They currently have two playing on right side. This deal takes the only two right-handed d-men off their roster (and replaces with one).

I didn't look at that but thanks for filling me in then I would say drop Engelland and timashov and the 4th rounder

Silly extension talk again. Barrie just isn't that good.

Except several teams are calling about him and he'll get a 6x6 deal in the offseason with out even shopping that hard, this Barrie isn't that good narrative is garbage, he is a Top 4 offensive Dman who is a 1 unit PP quarter back, there will be several teams willing to pay for his services