BREAKING: Insider Reveals Star Defenseman Has Been Placed On Trading Block

The Nashville Predators have granted pending unrestricted free gent defenseman Tyson Barrie permission to talk with other teams to discuss a new contract, as reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on Saturday.

In an effort to facilitate a trade, Barrie is anticipated to be a healthy scratch in the upcoming game against the New York Rangers.

At 32 years old, Barrie current tly has nine points, averaging 18:51 of ice time over 22 games with the Predators this season.

Originally acquired from the Edmonton Oilers last year, Barrie was part of the exchange for defenseman Mattias Ekholm.