Blues Add Defensive Depth, Claim Justin Barron Off Waivers
St. Louis claimed defenseman Justin Barron from Nashville on Sunday, giving him a fourth NHL organization. The Blues were short on the blue line because Tyler Tucker is out with a knee injury and Logan Mailloux is dealing with an upper-body issue. Nashville had already claimed William Trudeau from the Rangers, and St. Louis also recalled Adam Jiricek from Springfield.
St. Louis picked up Justin Barron from Nashville via waivers on Sunday, marking his fourth NHL stop. Colorado chose him 25th overall in 2020, then sent him to Montreal in 2022 with a second-round selection for Artturi Lehkonen. Montreal later moved him to Nashville in 2024 for Alexandre Carrier.
The Blues acted because Tyler Tucker has a knee issue and Logan Mailloux left a preseason game against Chicago with an upper-body problem after fighting Cole Smith. Nashville had already added William Trudeau from the Rangers. St. Louis also brought up Adam Jiricek from Springfield. Barron had nine assists in 52 games last season and 52 points in 208 career games.
For St. Louis supporters, this waiver claim could steady an injury-thinned defense and keep early-season expectations from slipping. Barron may gain a fresh opportunity, while Nashville and its fans see a depth replacement already in place. The ripple effects are modest beyond hockey, but roster churn can affect players’ careers, team chemistry, and how followers track an already fluid waiver market.