Barker was placed on waivers earlier in the week but was not claimed so he remains with the Canucks. He will go into the lineup for Alberts. He has two assists in seven games this season.
Barker was the third overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. In 2008-09 he posted 40 points in 68 games but it has been all downhill since then.
Barker joins an already crowded Canucks D.
Barker scored two goals in 21 games with the Oilers.
Barker is once again a healthy scratch. He has two goals in 21 games.
Barker is once again a healthy scratch. He has two goals in 21 games.
Barker will once again watch from the press box. Through 21 games, he has two goals.
Look for Barker to play tomorrow. He has two goals in 19 games.
Barker draws out of the lineup in the Battle of Alberta. The former 3rd overall pick has two goals through 19 games.
Look for Barker to play on the third pairing tonight. He has two goals in 16 games.
Look for Barker to play tonight with Potter out. He has two assists in 16 games.
Barker will be a healthy scratch tomorrow for the Oilers. He has two goals through 16 games this season.
Barker won't play tonight despite declaring himself ready. Limited to only 12 games, he has a goal on the year.
Good news for Barker as he tries to get back into the lineup. Limited to only 12 games, he has a goal on the year.
Limited to only 12 games, he has a goal on the year.
Barker continues to practice but likely won't play until after the All-Star Game. Limited to only 12 games, he has a goal on the year.
Barker continues to practice but likely won't play until after the All-Star Game. Limited to only 12 games, he has a goal on the year.
Sidelined since November 10th, Barker has only played in 12 of the team's 42 games. His return should give the Oilers more options on the back end at even strength and the power play.
Barker is hurt for the second time this season, missing up to three months for this infliction. The offensive d-man scored a goal over 10 games prior to getting hurt. At this rate he may never get fully healthy this year.
Barker is hurt for the second time this season, missing a month for this infliction. The offensive d-man scored a goal over 10 games prior to getting hurt. At this rate he may never get fully healthy this year.