Justin Barron

Justin Barron (born November 15, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey L

Justin Barron
Justin Barron
Born (2001-11-15) November 15, 2001 (age 24)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams
Nashville Predators
Colorado Avalanche
Montreal Canadiens
National team  Canada
NHL draft 25th overall, 2020
Colorado Avalanche
Playing career 2021–present

Justin Barron (born November 15, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He currently plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Stastney played four seasons with the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with the Mooseheads. He was named to both the QMJHL All-Rookie Team and QMJHL Second All-Star Team.[1][2]

He was drafted 25th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2020 NHL entry draft.[3] On April 27, 2021, Barron signed a three-year entry-level contract to join the Avalanche.[4] He was sent down to play for their AHL-affiliate Colorado Eagles.

On March 21, 2022, the Avalanche traded Barron along with a 2024 second-round draft pick to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Artturi Lehkonen.[5] On April 1, 2023, Barron made his NHL debut in a 4–2 win against the New York Rangers.[6] On April 6, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Joel Edmundson goal in a 7–4 loss against the Florida Panthers. On April 5, 2022, Barron scored his first NHL goal against Anton Forsberg in a 6–3 loss against the Ottawa Senators.[7] On July 30, 2024, Barron signed a two-year, $2.3 million contract to stay with the Canadiens.[8]

On December 18, 2024, the Canadiens traded Barron to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Alexandre Carrier.[9]

Personal life

Barron's older brother Morgan is also a professional hockey player in the NHL.[10]

References

  1. "The 2018 Golden Puck Awards: a night to remember!". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  2. "2020-21 QMJHL Second All-Star Team". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  3. "Avalanche Selects Justin Barron 25th Overall in 2020 NHL Draft". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  4. "Avalanche Signs Justin Barron". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. "Artturi Lehkonen traded to Colorado Avalanche". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  6. "'He kept it solid': Breaking down Avalanche prospect Justin Barron's NHL debut". The New York Times. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  7. "Canadiens' Barron shoots it through traffic for his first career NHL goal". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  8. "Two-year contract for Justin Barron". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  9. "Predators Acquire Justin Barron From Montreal". Nashville Predators. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  10. "Halifax's Barron brothers go head-to-head in NHL game in Montreal". CBC Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

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