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JUSTIN BARRON #52 - DEFENSE - NASHVILLE PREDATORS
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Practice: Justin Barron | Nashville Predators Defenseman Justin Barron
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.
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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.
2 DAYS AGO • 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 Barron2 DAYS AGO • 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.
2 DAYS AGO • 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 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Barron had one block and one hit in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.
Impact Barron was back in the active lineup after missing three games due to an upper-body injury. He lined up on the third pair with Jayden Struble and finished minus-2 over 10:52 of ice time. Barron's return prompted the Habs to make Arber Xhekaj a healthy scratch.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return Thursday Barron (upper body) is set to return to the Canadiens' lineup for Thursday's road game against the Capitals.
Impact Barron has been unavailable for Montreal's last three games due to an upper-body injury, but he traveled with the team ahead of its road trip and will return to the ice in Washington, along with Kaiden Guhle (upper body). Over his first seven appearances of the season, Barron has recorded a goal on eight shots while also racking up 13 hits and eight blocked shots.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Will travel with team Barron (upper body) will join the Canadiens on their upcoming two-game road trip, which will begin Thursday in Washington, Montreal announced Wednesday.
Impact Barron has missed the Canadiens' past three games, but it appears he might be close to returning. He has a goal, 13 hits and eight blocks across seven appearances in 2024-25. When Barron is ready to return, he will likely serve on the third pairing while Arber Xhekaj, who has dressed in Montreal's past three games, might be a healthy scratch.
OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Tuesday Barron (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Seattle, per Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse.
Impact Despite participating in Tuesday's morning skate, Barron will miss his third straight outing. He has one goal, eight shots on net, eight blocked shots and 13 hits across seven appearances this season. Arber Xhekaj will remain in the lineup against the Kraken due to Barron's absence.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Sunday Barron (upper body) isn't warming up with Montreal ahead of Sunday's game against the Flyers, Jonathan Bernier of The Montreal Journal reports.
Impact Barron suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday against the Rangers and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Kraken, while Arber Xhekaj will remain in the lineup Sunday.
OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Barron (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Blues.
Impact Barron will miss at least one game after being injured in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers. He has one goal, eight shots on net, eight blocked shots and 13 hits across seven appearances this season. Barron will be replaced in Saturday's lineup by Arber Xhekaj.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Rangers D Jacob Trouba won't be disciplined for Justin Barron hit New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba will not face discipline for a hit against Montreal’s Justin Barron that drew no penalty but plenty...
OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Day-to-day with upper-body injury Barron (upper body) won't participate in Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day.
Impact Barron left Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Rangers due to the injury. He has a goal, 13 hits and eight blocks in seven appearances in 2024-25. If he can't play Saturday versus St. Louis, then Arber Xhekaj might draw back into the lineup after spending Montreal's past two games in the press box.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Can't finish contest Barron (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Rangers after receiving a high hit from Jacob Trouba, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Impact Barron was hit in the third period and didn't return to the contest, finishing with 15:01 of ice time. There was no update after the game, leaving the defenseman questionable for Saturday's game versus the Blues. If Barron can't play, Arber Xhekaj will likely return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch Tuesday.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers' Jacob Trouba Catches Justin Barron With Crushing Hit
OCTOBER 23 • YOUTUBE
Scores on wraparound Barron scored a goal on two shots, blocked one shot and delivered two hits in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.
Impact Barron gave Montreal an early lead when he scored on a wraparound shot, beating a slow-to-react David Rittich. It was the first point of the season for Barron, who showed some offensive proclivity in 2023-24, when he recorded 7-6-13 over 48 games.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Habs Mailbag: Canadiens have some decisions to make on the blue line Justin Barron will likely stay with Habs for same reason goalie Cayden Primeau did last season, while Jayden Struble could be odd man out.
OCTOBER 4 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
This could be a make-or-break season for Canadiens' Justin Barron Rearguard knows the key to earning a regular spot in Montreal is to improve defensively and earn head coach Martin St. Louis's trust.
OCTOBER 1 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM
Signs two-year contract Barron signed a two-year, $2.3 million contract with Montreal on Tuesday.
Impact Barron accounted for seven goals, 13 points, 60 shots on net, 59 blocked shots and 61 hits across 48 regular-season contests with the Canadiens in 2023-24. He also had two tallies and 11 points in 32 regular-season outings with AHL Laval last campaign. The 22-year-old blueliner will compete for a depth spot on Montreal's roster during training camp.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL Barron was reassigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday.
Impact Barron had seven goals, 13 points, 16 PIM, 61 hits and 59 blocks in 48 contests with the Canadiens this season. He has also provided two goals and 11 points in 30 outings with Laval. Montreal's campaign is over, but the 22-year-old should factor into the big club's plans for the 2024-25 campaign. Before that, though, Barron will need a new contract, because he's set to become a restricted free agent this summer.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from AHL Barron was called up from AHL Laval on Saturday.
Impact The Canadiens are down a pair of defensemen, as Arber Xhekal (upper body) and Kaiden Guhle (upper body) will not be available Saturday versus Toronto. Barron has played 41 games at the NHL level this season, scoring six times and adding six assists. He will likely be on the third pairing with Johnny Kovacevic.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to minors Barron was assigned to AHL Laval on Monday.
Impact Barron has supplied six goals, 12 points, 51 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and 37 hits in 41 games this season. His demotion could lead to Johnny Kovacevic's return to the lineup or to a possible recall of Arber Xhekaj from the minors.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist in loss Barron had an assist, two shots on net and one hit over 18:03 of ice time in Wednesday's 3-2 shootout loss to Philadelphia.
Impact Barron and partner Kaiden Guhle helped set up Sean Monahan's first-period goal that put the Canadiens on top. The assist snapped a season-high eight-game drought without a point. Barron has six goals, six assists, 47 shots, 36 hits, 50 blocks and 16 PIM over 37 games.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Nets overtime winner Monday Barron netted a goal in a 3-2 overtime win over the Jets on Monday.
Impact Barron accounted for the game-winning goal, scoring on the power play at 1:09 of the extra frame. It was both his first GWG and PPG of the 2023-24 campaign. Through 28 contests this season, he has six markers and 11 points. The 22-year-old also registered two assists in his previous contest Saturday, making this just the second time this year he's recorded at least a point in consecutive appearances -- the other instance was from Oct. 23-24.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
