Justin Barron

Justin Barron

24-Year-Old DefensemanD
Nashville Predators
IR
Injury Lower Body
Est. Return 12/15/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Barron accounted for six goals, 13 points, 73 shots, 83 blocks and 80 hits across 62 regular-season appearances between Nashville and Montreal in 2024-25. His average ice time increased from 14:43 to 18:27 after being acquired by the Predators from the Canadiens in mid-December. However, Nashville's blue line had injury issues throughout the year. Barron's playing time could decrease in 2025-26, but he could be a decent source of hits and blocks. Still, he shouldn't be counted on for much offensively. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $2.3 million contract with the Canadiens in July of 2024.
Shifted to IR
DNashville Predators
Lower Body
December 5, 2025
Barron (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Friday and is considered week-to-week.
ANALYSIS
Barron has already been out of action for the Preds' last seven contests and doesn't appear to be close to returning. Considering the 24-year-old blueliner has managed just four points in 19 outings this year, his absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers. Even once given the all-clear, Barron could find himself serving as a healthy scratch periodically.
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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:
    18:27
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    0:12
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:57
 
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
18:27
0:12
0:57
2025–26
15:08
0:30
0:26
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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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Still out Thursday
DNashville Predators
Lower Body
December 4, 2025
Barron (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Panthers, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
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Not in Tuesday's lineup
DNashville Predators
Lower Body
December 2, 2025
Barron (lower body) won't play versus the Flames on Tuesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
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Considered day-to-day
DNashville Predators
Lower Body
December 1, 2025
Barron is considered day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, Max Herz of 102.5 The Game Nashville reports Monday.
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Picks up assist in loss
DNashville Predators
October 21, 2025
Barron managed an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks.
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Tallies in season finale
DNashville Predators
April 16, 2025
Barron scored a goal and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.
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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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