The Avalanche announced today that the team has signed defenseman Tyson Barrie to a four-year contract through the 2019-20 season.

Barrie, 25, led all Colorado defensemen in points (49), goals (13) and assists (36) while appearing in 78 games this past season.

Selected by Colorado in the third round (64th overall) of the 2009 Entry Draft, Barrie has tallied 153 points (40g/113a) in 264 career NHL games.