The St. Louis Blues have claimed defenseman Justin Barron off of waivers from the Nashville Predators. Barron, 24, played 52 games with 9 assists, 9 points, and a -1 with the Predators in 2025-2026. 

Barron had his best season in 2022-2023, with the Montreal Canadiens. That season, Barron played 39 games with 4 goals, 11 assists, 15 points, and a -2. The assists and points were both career highs for Barron. 

In 2023-2024, Barron had a career high (7) goals. 

Barron played a career high (62) games in 2024-2025, combined btween the Canadiens and Predators. 

Overall, Barron has played 5 NHL seasons. Barron has played 208 games with 18 goals, 34 assists, 52 points, and a -27. 

Barron is a former 1st round pick (25th overall) by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2020 NHL Draft. 

Barron could be a good pickup by the Blues.