Barber spent the last two seasons with the Red Wings, only appearing in four NHL games. Last season he led Grand Rapids (AHL) in goals (28) and was second in points (53) in 49 games. He'll likely start 2022-23 in Texas (AHL).
The Red Wings placed Carter Rowney and Givani Smith in COVID-19 protocol, so Barber could make his Red Wings debut on Saturday. The 27-year-old forward has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 21 AHL games this season.
Barber is a former sixth-round pick (2012) who has been a terrific point producer at the AHL-level. The 26-year-old had 16 goals and 21 assists (37 points) in 46 AHL games a season ago and will start 2021 with Grand Rapids (AHL).
Barber was called up from Laval (AHL) over the weekend and is leading the team with 18 points (6G / 12A) through 21 games. Barber is no stranger to posting high-end AHL numbers but has only appeared in three NHL games since being picked No.167 overall in 2012.
Barber, 23, was a sixth round pick (No.167 overall) in 2012 and could be making his NHL debut on Friday. He has seven goals and fourth assists (11 points) in just 18 games with Hershey this season.
