Justin Barron

Justin Barron

23-Year-Old DefensemanD
Nashville Predators
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After logging 48 NHL games last season, Barron is unlikely to find minutes any easier to come by this year. There will be tough competition on the Canadiens' blue line, with Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble all looking for additional ice time. For his part, Barron managed seven goals and six helpers in those 48 outings while averaging 18:38 of ice time. While Barron may have limited fantasy value this season due to his lack of a clear role, his age makes him an intriguing long-term option in dynasty and keeper formats. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $2.3 million contract with the Canadiens in July of 2024.
Helps out on power play
DNashville Predators
February 27, 2025
Barron recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
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.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    14:43
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:13
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    1:09
  • Average Time On Ice:
    17:06
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:13
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:25
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2022–23
16:18
0:58
0:31
2023–24
18:38
1:11
0:41
2024–25
14:43
0:13
1:09
2024–25
17:06
0:13
0:25
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
The 21-year-old Barron gained a more significant role as the injuries piled up and Montreal's season got away from them. He played pretty well, although it didn't result in much offensive production (four goals, 15 points in 39 games). He averaged 16:18 of ice time per game, including 58 seconds per contest with the man advantage. Barron's style of play isn't conducive to fantasy production, but he's almost certainly ensured a full-time gig this season, which is a pretty big deal given his youth.
The No. 25 overall selection by the Avalanche in 2020, Barron was shipped to Montreal at the trade deadline in the deal which brought Arturri Lehkonen to Colorado last season. Considering the Avalanche went on to win the Stanley Cup, it's safe to say they were happy with the end result. From Montreal's standpoint, Barron is a 20-year-old stay-at-home defender that plays a physical style, but he doesn't project to offer much from an offensive standpoint. You can probably do better on draft day, even in keeper/dynasty formats.
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Nets tying goal Saturday
DNashville Predators
February 23, 2025
Barron scored a goal and blocked three shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Avalanche.
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Posts helper
DNashville Predators
January 29, 2025
Barron notched an assist and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Canucks.
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Generates assist in win
DNashville Predators
January 24, 2025
Barron provided an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Sharks.
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Pots goal Tuesday
DNashville Predators
January 22, 2025
Barron scored a goal on five shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Sharks.
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First goal with new team
DNashville Predators
January 14, 2025
Barron scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.
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May return from injury Monday
DMontreal Canadiens
March 13, 2023
Barron, who has been out with an upper-body injury, could return to action versus Colorado on Monday, per Arpon Basu of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Barron has been sidelined for the last five games due to his upper-body issue. Prior to his absence, the 21-year-old blueliner was producing well offensively with one goal, two assists and six shots in his last five contests. If Barron is given the all-clear, he could bump Chris Wideman from the lineup.
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