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Justin
Barron

A smooth puck-moving two-way defenseman, he possesses great speed, agility and puck control that helps him move the puck up the ice with no effort. With pressure on him, he lowers his stance to protect his puck while still gaining tremendous speed, which makes him almost impossible to stop in the neutral zone. He displays…

Date of Birth
November 15, 2001
Position
Defense
Height
6'1.5
Draft Year
2020
Place of Birth
Halifax, NS  
Shoots
Right
Weight
195 lbs
Draft Result
1/25 (COL)
DATE PLAYER NAME LEAGUE AUTHOR
Feb 9/22 Barron Justin 23407 – Colorado vs. Bakersfield AHL by Zacharie Labrie View Report
Oct 6/20 Barron Justin D3265 – 2020 NHL Draft Guide by FCHockey Staff View Summary
Jun 23/20 Barron Justin 20269 – Halifax vs Charlottetown QMJHL by Andy Lehoux View Report
Jun 23/20 Barron Justin 20268 – Halifax vs Acadie-Bathurst QMJHL by FCHockey Staff View Report
Jun 23/20 Barron Justin 20267 – Russia vs QMJHL CRS by FCHockey Staff View Report
Nov 20/18 Barron Justin 20155 – Charlottetown vs. Halifax QMJHL by Andy Lehoux View Report
Nov 15/18 Barron Justin 20106 – Russia vs. Team QMJHL CAN-RUS by Andy Lehoux View Report
Oct 5/18 Barron Justin 19858 – Halifax vs. Chicoutimi QMJHL by Andy Lehoux View Report

Career Stats

Season Team League GP G A TP PPG +/- PIM
2022-2023 Laval Rocket ahl 25 7 9 16 0.64 -3 6
2022-2023 Montréal Canadiens nhl 30 3 11 14 0.47 0 14
2021-2022 Colorado Avalanche nhl 2 0 0 0 0 -1 0
2021-2022 Colorado Eagles ahl 43 5 15 20 0.47 10 8
2021-2022 Montréal Canadiens nhl 5 1 1 2 0.4 -2 0
2020-2021 Colorado Eagles ahl 7 1 3 4 0.57 2 4
2020-2021 Halifax Mooseheads qmjhl 33 8 23 31 0.94 0 40
2019-2020 Halifax Mooseheads qmjhl 34 4 15 19 0.56 -19 6
2018-2019 Halifax Mooseheads qmjhl 68 9 32 41 0.6 42 34
2017-2018 Halifax Mooseheads qmjhl 51 2 19 21 0.41 18 8
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A smooth puck-moving two-way defenseman, he possesses great speed, agility and puck control that helps him move the puck up the ice with no effort. With pressure on him, he lowers his stance to protect his puck while still gaining tremendous speed, which makes him almost impossible to stop in the neutral zone. He displays an exceptional rush defense, closing the gap quickly and shutting down many rushes with big hits along the boards. He has an incredible gap control and lateral agility to stay with his man and protect the slot. He also uses his frame and long reach to control his opponents and push them on the outside. He positions himself very well in his own end and he cuts passing and shooting lanes effectively. He showcases tremendous strength in board battles, and he loves to finish his checks with power. He has very precise breakout pass, a smooth stride and moves the puck up the ice with ease. He excels at escaping pressure from forecheckers with good fakes and smooth turns, showcasing a good mobility. He rarely pulls any flashy dangles, but he still owns some very solid puck skills. With a powerful slap shot and a precise wrist shot, he can get pucks to the net often. He is not the flashiest defenseman, but if you take a closer look at him, you can see that he always makes the right play. He plays like a with a mix of poise, confidence and great decision making.

– FCHockey’s 2020 NHL Draft Guide