Nashville Predators waive Justin Barron, claim William Trudeau
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
On September 26, the Nashville Predators claimed defenseman William Trudeau off waivers from the New York Rangers while waiving Justin Barron. Trudeau is a 23-year-old left-handed player yet to make his NHL debut but has experience in the AHL with 260 games played. Barron, who recently signed a one-year deal worth $1.575 million, had been expected to fulfill a role as the team's seventh defenseman. If claimed by another NHL team by September 27, he will continue in the league; otherwise, he will report to the AHL Milwaukee Admirals.
- •Predators claimed William Trudeau off waivers from Rangers
- •Justin Barron waived after signing a one-year contract
- •Trudeau may not have a starting role immediately
- •Barron has until September 27 to be claimed or join AHL
- •Predators plan to start season with eight defensemen
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators waive defenseman Justin Barron, add William Trudeau
"The Nashville Predators made a surprising move Sept. 26, claiming William Trudeau off waivers from the N.Y. Rangers and waiving Justin Barron.
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