Paul Byron News
Byron was listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday’s game and activating him from IR confirms that he will return to the lineup. Dale Weise was sent to Laval (AHL) to clear a roster spot for Byron.
Byron has missed the last six games but was on the ice for the morning skate and could return Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets. Byron has 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 36 games this season.
Byron’s suspension means that he will not play Friday in Columbus, Saturday vs. the Flyers or next Wednesday vs. the Coyotes. Charles Hudon and/or Matthew Peca will likely replace Byron on Friday.
Byron has been out since October 30th but took line rushes on Thursday morning and will likely make his return to the lineup on Saturday. To make room for Byron, Victor Mete was sent to Laval (AHL).
Byron has been out since October 30th and is expected to miss a couple more weeks after the Canadiens called him “week-to-week.” With Byron out, Andrew Shaw has taken on a larger role.
Byron was forced to leave Tuesday’s game vs. the Stars with a lower-body injury. Byron played just 8:41 TOI before leaving the contest and is not expected to play Thursday vs. the Capitals.
Byron has enjoyed the best seasons of his career during his last two years in Montreal. The 29-year-old winger has registered back-to-back 20 goals seasons while averaging 39 points during that span. Byron is a versatile forward, who is capable of playing up and down the Canadiens’ lineup.
Byron missed Saturday’s game in Toronto with an upper-body injury that he suffered last Wednesday. Byron, who has 12 goals and 11 assists (23 points) in 39 games will replace Daniel Carr vs. the Capitals.
Bryon has sat out the first 10 games of the season, but will make his Habs’ debut tonight vs. the Oilers. Byron had 19 points (6G / 13A) in 57 games with the Flames last season.
Byron was claimed off of waivers on Tuesday, but will be held out of the lineup for the season opener vs. the Maple Leafs.
Byron, 26, has been a nice depth piece for the Flames over the last few seasons, but after Zack Kassian was suspended indefinitely on Monday, the Habs claimed Byron from Calgary. Byron had six goals and 13 assists (19 points) in 57 games with the Flames last season.
Byron has missed the last two games and will likely miss a few more games after being moved to IR this afternoon. His movement to IR created a roster spot for the Flames to recall Michael Ferland from Adirondack (AHL).
There is no word on what is ailing Byron, but if he is unable to go, Brandon Bollig is expected to be back in the lineup. Monitor Byron’s status during pre-game warmups.
Stajan missed the last three games for personal reasons, but will be back in tonight vs. the Kings. He has seven goals and 13 assists in 45 games.