Justin Barron — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Justin Barron is an NHL defenseman for the Nashville Predators. In the 2025-26 season Justin Barron has 0 goals, 9 assists and 9 points in 52 games, worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Justin Barron is a 24-year-old defenseman who shows flashes of offensive potential from the blueline. Across 208 career games, he has recorded 52 points, with his peak GAR of 3.3 occurring in the 2024-25 season. However, his current campaign indicates a step back, as he has posted 9 assists in 52 games and a negative GAR of -0.9.
While his even-strength offense is a clear strength, contributing +3 GAR, his overall negative impact suggests significant liabilities in other areas of his game. He appears to be an offense-first blueliner still working to round out his defensive play.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Nashville Predators |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 198 lb |
| Draft | 2020 — Round 1, Pick 25 — COL |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 0 | 9 | 9 | -1 | 17 | 31 | 0.0% | 14:15 | 50.2% | 2.9 | -0.0 | -1.2 | -0.22 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | -0.8 | -0.1 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 17th, GAR 25th, WAR 25th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 52 | 0 | 9 | 9 | -1.2 |
| 2024-25 | 62 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 1.6 |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 7 | 6 | 13 | -0.6 |
| 2022-23 | 39 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -1.0 |
| 2021-22 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Justin Barron has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 25th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 5 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 1.6 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justin Barron's GAR this season?
Justin Barron has been worth -1.2 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 25th percentile of NHL players.
What is Justin Barron's WAR this season?
Justin Barron has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 25th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Justin Barron have this season?
Justin Barron has 0 goals and 9 assists for 9 points in 52 games this season.
Is Justin Barron a good defenseman?
Justin Barron ranks in the 25th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (-1.2) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Justin Barron's career GAR?
Across 5 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Justin Barron has accumulated -1.1 career GAR and 52 points.
When was Justin Barron drafted?
Justin Barron was drafted in 2020 — Round 1, Pick 25 — COL.