JUSTIN BARRON NEWS

Postgame: DAL vs. NSH, Barron | Nashville Predators Preds defenseman Justin Barron recaps Nashville's win in their season finale against Dallas.

APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

Tallies in season finale Barron scored a goal and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Barron posted two goals, two assists, 14 shots on net, 14 blocked shots, 13 hits and a minus-6 rating over eight games in April. He received steady playing time with the Predators after he was traded from the Canadiens in December. The results were mixed -- Barron totaled six goals, seven assists, a minus-18 rating, 73 shots on net, 80 hits and 83 blocked shots over 62 appearances between the two teams this season. The 23-year-old is under contract for 2025-26, but so are six other blueliners on Nashville's NHL roster.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

O'Reilly has goal and 2 assists in the Predators' 5-1 victory over the struggling Stars

Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and two assists and the Nashville Predators closed their disappointing season with a 5-1 victory over the playoff-bound Dallas Stars on Wednesday night

APRIL 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pockets assist in loss Barron notched an assist and four hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Barron's offense has slowed down lately -- he has two points over six outings in April, but he had just one assist over 15 games in March. The 23-year-old is still seeing significant playing time due to numerous injuries on the Predators' blue line. Barron is at 11 points, 72 shots on net, 79 hits, 79 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 60 appearances between Nashville and Montreal this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets assist in loss Barron notched an assist and four hits in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Barron's offense has slowed down lately -- he has two points over six outings in April, but he had just one assist over 15 games in March. The 23-year-old is still seeing significant playing time due to numerous injuries on the Predators' blue line. Barron is at 11 points, 72 shots on net, 79 hits, 79 blocked shots and a minus-20 rating over 60 appearances between Nashville and Montreal this season.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal in loss Barron scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Barron ended a 12-game point drought with the tally. He had 16 shots on net, 18 hits and 16 blocked shots in that span, and he also kept an even plus-minus rating. The 23-year-old defenseman has grown in responsibility during his time in Nashville following a December trade from Montreal. He's now at 10 points, 62 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 68 hits and a minus-12 rating over 55 appearances between the two teams this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marchenko has 3 goals and an assist to lead Blue Jackets to 8-4 win over Predators

Kirill Marchenko scored three goals for his third career hat trick and added an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 8-4

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Morning Skate: ANA vs. NSH, Barron | Nashville Predators Preds defenseman Justin Barron previews Thursday's game against Anaheim.

MARCH 20 • NHL.COM

Killorn scores tiebreaking goal midway through 3rd period, Ducks beat Predators 2-1

Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, Lukas Dostal stopped 28 shots, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch: Colton Dach drops Justin Barron in retaliation for hit on Frank Nazar Colton Dach stepped in after Justin Barron’s hit on Frank Nazar during Saturday’s game between the Blackhawks and Predators. The game took p...

MARCH 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Gathers assist in victory Barron logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Barron helped out on Michael McCarron's tally late in the second period, which was the game-winner. The 23-year-old Barron was scratched Tuesday versus the Bruins, but with Luke Schenn getting dealt to the Penguins on Wednesday, an opening on defense reemerged. Barron's place in the lineup isn't safe though -- the Predators claimed Jordan Oesterle off waivers from the Bruins on Thursday. Barron is at nine points, 43 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 49 hits and a minus-12 rating through 42 appearances between Nashville and Montreal this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers assist in victory Barron logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.

Impact Barron helped out on Michael McCarron's tally late in the second period, which was the game-winner. The 23-year-old Barron was scratched Tuesday versus the Bruins, but with Luke Schenn getting dealt to the Penguins on Wednesday, an opening on defense reemerged. Barron's place in the lineup isn't safe though -- the Predators claimed Jordan Oesterle off waivers from the Bruins on Thursday. Barron is at nine points, 43 shots on net, 53 blocked shots, 49 hits and a minus-12 rating through 42 appearances between Nashville and Montreal this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Barron recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Barron appears to be a candidate for power-play time during Roman Josi's (upper body) absence. For this contest, Barron filled in on the second power-play unit and set up a Thomas Novak goal late in the first period, which stood as the game-winner. The 23-year-old Barron is up to eight points in 39 outings this season, seven of which he's earned over 22 games since he was dealt from Montreal to Nashville. The defenseman has added 40 shots on net, 46 hits, 51 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating between the two teams.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Helps out on power play Barron recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Barron appears to be a candidate for power-play time during Roman Josi's (upper body) absence. For this contest, Barron filled in on the second power-play unit and set up a Thomas Novak goal late in the first period, which stood as the game-winner. The 23-year-old Barron is up to eight points in 39 outings this season, seven of which he's earned over 22 games since he was dealt from Montreal to Nashville. The defenseman has added 40 shots on net, 46 hits, 51 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating between the two teams.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nets tying goal Saturday Barron scored a goal and blocked three shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Colorado held the lead for all of 30 seconds after Sam Malinski's goal, with Barron providing a quick response for Nashville. With six points over his last 12 contests, Barron has done fairly well on offense, but he also has a minus-2 rating in that span. For the season, the 23-year-old blueliner is at seven points, 38 shots on net, 48 blocked shots, 42 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 36 appearances between the Predators and the Canadiens.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper Barron notched an assist and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.

Impact He helped out on Thomas Novak's tally, but it was another poor defensive performance for Barron. The 23-year-old blueliner has two goals and two assists over his last seven contests, though he's also posted a minus-1 rating. For the season, Barron's at five points, 36 shots on net, 38 blocked shots, 36 hits and a minus-8 rating over 31 appearances between the Predators and the Canadiens.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist in win Barron provided an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Sharks.

Impact Barron has picked up three points over his last five outings. The 23-year-old defenseman had struggled before this recent stretch, but it's possible he's getting comfortable with his new team after he was traded from Montreal in December. He has four points, 35 shots on net, 33 hits, 38 blocked shots, 10 PIM and a minus-4 rating over 29 appearances between the Predators and the Canadiens this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal Tuesday Barron scored a goal on five shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Sharks.

Impact Barron brought the Predators within two goals in the second period, but his defensive mistakes were responsible for a couple of the Sharks' tallies. The 23-year-old Barron has scored twice over his last four contests and continues to see steady ice time, but he hasn't played very well in his own zone. Between Nashville and Montreal this season, the blueliner has three goals, 33 shots on net, 31 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 28 games.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

First goal with new team Barron scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact The goal was his first point over eight games since Nashville acquired him from Montreal. Barron has occasionally seen limited usage, but he's been listed on the top pairing alongside Roman Josi for the last couple of games. Barron has just two goals over 25 appearances in 2024-25, and he's added 24 shots on net, 28 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating. Fantasy managers can find more productive blueliners on the waiver wire in most formats.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Practice: Justin Barron | Nashville Predators Defenseman Justin Barron

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • NHL.COM

At practice Friday Barron (not injury related) has joined his new team on the ice for Friday's practice session, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Barron wasn't able to join the Predators in time to face the Penguins on Thursday but could be in line to make his Nashville debut in Saturday's clash with the Kings after Marc Del Gaizo and Kevin Gravel were both sent down to AHL Milwaukee on Friday. Still, if Roman Josi (lower body) is activated off injured reserve, Barron could find himself relegated to the press box -- much like he often was during his time with Montreal.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Barron will not arrive in time to face the Penguins on Thursday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Barron was just traded to the Predators on Wednesday, so it would have been a quick turnaround for him to jump into the lineup immediately. Even once he does link up with the club, Barron is far from a lock to be in the lineup on a nightly basis, especially once Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) and Roman Josi (lower body) are cleared to play.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Predators trade Alexandre Carrier to the Canadiens for Justin Barron

The Nashville Predators traded defenseman Alexandre Carrier to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for blueliner Justin Barron

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flipped in trade to Nashville Barron was traded from the Canadiens to the Predators on Wednesday in exchange for Alexandre Carrier.

Impact It's a flip of defenseman on bottom-dwelling teams. The Canadiens will get a more established player to bolster their blue line, while the Predators will try to unlock some upside in Barron, who has played sparingly this year. Barron has a goal, 16 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 17 hits and a minus-4 rating over 17 appearances this season. He'll likely occupy a third-pairing role in Nashville.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Filling part-time role Barron has played in just five of the Canadiens' 16 games since the start of November after sitting out Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Barron appears to be on the outside looking in for now. Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj are ahead of him on the depth chart, though Barron tends to draw in whenever there's an injury concern. For the season, Barron has one goal, 14 shots on net, 15 hits, 15 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-6 rating through 13 appearances.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE