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Ht/Wt: 6' 2"/192 lbs
Position: RHD
Team: Halifax (QMJHL)

Justin Barron's Player Profile

Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com - Mar. 20th: "The right-handed shot, who returned to the lineup Feb. 26 after missing three months with a blood clot, had 19 points (four goals, 15 assists) in 34 games. He's a proven skater and competitor capable of making the good first pass."

Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com - Mar. 6th: "The right-hand shot returned to the lineup on Feb. 26 after missing three months with a blood clot. He's a proven skater and competitor capable of making the good first pass.

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - Mar. 4th: "Met the timeline for his return and still has two weeks worth of games to prove he belongs amongst the best in-class."

Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com - Feb. 5th: "The right-hand shot returned to the lineup on Feb. 26 after missing three months with a blood clot. He's a proven skater and competitor capable of making the good first pass."

Tony Ferrari - Dobber Prospects - Jan. 29th: "Justin Barron, on the other hand, started the year as a top-15 pick on most draft boards and has fallen as the seasons worn on. He plays a sturdy game and has good mobility but his offensive upside is lacking. His production has dwindled this season as the talent around him departed."

Brock Otten - McKeen's Hockey - Jan. 21st: "Look, if Justin Barron did not have bad luck with a blood clot this year, we likely are not talking about him as a borderline first round selection. He came into the year as potentially the first defender off the board, but some bad luck has him pushed down many lists. He has size, mobility, and the potential to develop into a quality two-way, top 3 defender."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - Dec. 4th: "A recently diagnosed blood clot will keep him out indefinitely. When healthy, his basement is a great skating defender who makes a great first pass and has plenty of upside."

Tony Ferrari -Wings Nation - Nov. 4th: "Sturdy and responsible defender who is able to contribute offensively with a big shot. He is a decent distributor of the puck from the blue line."

Scott Wheeler -The Athletic - Nov. 4th: "Barron, who was 13th in my preseason ranking and has some really nice qualities, has begun to do the same. I had high hopes for him this season and he just hasn’t met those expectations to date. Does that mean he’s not a legitimate prospect? No."

Chris Peters -ESPN - Oct. 22nd: "A solid right-shot defender with size, Barron can be physical and does an excellent job of taking care of his own zone first. Although his offensive upside isn't necessarily high end, his ability to get pucks up ice and out of his zone will aid his team's offensive attack."

Corey Pronman -The Athletic - Oct. 15th: "What makes him a top prospect is his skating ability. He’s a very mobile defender who can lead attacks with the best in this class. He has offense, but scouts are hesitant to call his puck-moving ability as top-end as his mobility."

Sam Cosentino -Sportsnet - Oct. 2nd: "Skating is the foundational asset where his second gear is so smooth, he can evade the forecheck and transition quickly."

Bob McKenzie -TSN - Sept. 16th: "At almost 6-foot-3 and with great mobility and smarts, the Halifax Moosehead defenceman plays a good all-around game. He’s not nearly as dynamic offensively, or high reward/high risk as Drysdale, but what’s not to like about a big, smart, mobile puck mover who can skate or pass the puck out of trouble and plays a solid defensive game as wel."

Craig Button -TSN - Sept. 16th: "Very smart, calm and poised defenceman who plays all situations in the game. Very good puck skills. With his sense, the puck finds its way to the best spots. Handles the big minutes."

Cam Robinson - Dobber Prospects - Sept. 2nd: "An offensive rearguard who can create at a high-rate during even-strength play. Brings plus-speed and awareness to the offensive side of the game."

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