Predators Re-Sign Justin Barron

By Brennan McClain | at July 6, 2026 2:23 pm The Nashville Predators have avoided arbitration with one of their restricted free agent defenseman. According to a team announcement, the Predators have signed Justin Barron to a one-year, $1.575MM contract for the 2026-27 season. Barron, 24, was acquired by Nashville nearly two years ago. The former first-round pick had been playing with the Montreal Canadiens at the time of the trade, but was brought to Tennessee in a mid-season swap for Alexandre Carrier. The major nuisance throughout Barron’s career has been injury concerns, and that hasn’t changed since he joined…