ST. PAUL, Minn. — Ian Cole will always remember how it felt when he first joined the Colorado Avalanche and was embraced in a manner only a few people can achieve.



Tyson Jost will not forget the time spent in Aspen at the X-Games. Nathan MacKinnon also has memories that he might someday share with the world.



Emily Wade cannot help but laugh at the goofy moments while being in awe of the personal interactions. Die-hard Avalanche fan Taylor Worlton smiles each time she stares at one of her six sweaters signed by her favorite player of all-time who helped her see hockey as more than just a game.



Knowing those anecdotes makes the following clear: Practically anyone who spent some time around Tyson Barrie typically has a few memories about him and the impact he made on their lives. Barrie was with the Avalanche for eight seasons but left the club in the summer after he and Alexander Kerfoot were traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs for center Nazem Kadri and...