Avalanche's Tyson Barrie: Will travel on road trip

Barrie (lower body), who's been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Penguins, will travel on the team's upcoming road trip.

Analysis:

Barrie skated Thursday, but he isn't quite ready to return to action yet. The fact that he will travel suggests he may be ready to take the ice for a full practice soon, but the blueliner probably won't play before reaching that milestone. Barrie's been a bright spot for a struggling Avalanche team this season, totaling 23 points (three goals, 20 assists) over 44 games, but the 25-year-old's minus-27 rating limits his fantasy utility. The next chance for him to retake the ice comes Saturday against the Rangers.