NASHVILLE, Tennessee (February 28, 2023) – David Poyle, president and general manager of hockey operations for the Nashville Predators, announced today that the team has selected defenseman Tyson Barry, forward Reed Schaefer, and the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Announced the pick and the 4th place pick. -Round pick in 2024 NHL Draft from Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defense Matthias Ekholm Sixth round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
“We’ve added one of the NHL’s most consistent offensive producers from Tyson Barry’s blue line to our roster, and Reid Schaefer’s talented forward with high upside is expected to continue to grow with this trade. We are thrilled to add it to our guest pool,” Poyle said. “At the same time, the trade strengthens his number of potential draft picks over the next two years, including another first-round selection in his NHL Draft this summer at Bridgestone Arena.
“On behalf of the entire organization, I would like to thank Matthias and his wife Ida for their contributions to the Predators both on and off the ice over the past 12+ years. His role cannot be overstated, as he played a key role in our leadership group, including serving as vice-captain, helping lead us to the Stanley Cup final, Presidents Trophy and two Central Division titles. Having always been a positive presence in our efforts to grow the game, we wish Matthias and his family all the best in Edmonton and thank them for everything he did during his time in Nashville. increase.”
Barry, 31 (July 26, 1991), has scored 43 (10g-33a) in 61 games for the Oilers, tied for 11th among NHL defensemen this season. Coming into Tuesday, the 5-foot-11-inch, 197-pound blueliner posted nine multi-point efforts and started off a six-game streak of points from Feb. 15-25 (3g-5a). It’s getting out. A lot of games this season. Barry’s 28 power his play his points (4g-24a) is the most of his NHL players at his position, and Edmonton has the league-best percentage in man-his advantage at 31.9%. It helps to own
Drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the third round (64th overall) of the 2009 NHL Draft, Barry has 478 points (105g-373a) in 744 career games. Since his first full season in 2013-14, his 465 points (103g-362a) are his 7th most of any NHL defenseman and captain of the Predators. Roman Joshi It sits third on that list at 562 (147g-415a). A consistent producer in power play, his 196 points in man advantage since 2013-14 ranks his eighth-most among the league blueliners, and he has made at least 20 of his power play points. His record is 6 and his career high is 30. (7g-23a) in Colorado He was founded in 2017-18. Barry has scored 20 points (2g-18a) in his 46 career Stanley Cup playoff games and most recently he skated for 16 in Edmonton in 2022 with 5 points (1g-4a). and averaged 18:18 in ice time. A native of Victoria, British Columbia, he represented his native Canada in three major international events, including two World Championships where he won gold in 2015 and silver in 2017, and won the World Junior Championships in 2011. I won a silver medal.
Schaefer (September 21, 2003), 19, is fourth on the team in goals (23) and sixth in points (47) in his fourth season of skating in the 2022-23 WHL with the Seattle Thunderbirds. I’m here. The 6-foot-3-inch, 215-pound forward has tied for fourth in the WHL with his seven goals, a career-high, and in 2021-22 he scored nine goals before joining Power. In his play he has scored four goals. The Edmonton, Alberta native has scored his eight points (4g-4a) in his last three games in Seattle, and set a season-high (2g-2a) against Tri-City on February 24. His 4 points in his performance are also included. Drafted by Edmonton in the first round of his 2022 NHL Draft (he was 32nd overall), he won gold at the 2023 World Junior Championships, appearing in all seven of his games for Canada. bottom.
The Predators currently have 12 choices in the 2023 NHL Draft, which takes place June 28-29 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Two in the 1st and 5th rounds. And three in the third and fourth rounds. Nashville has his nine picks in his 2024 NHL Draft. Two in the fourth round. And three people in the second round.
