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Ends playing career
Byron (hip) announced his retirement Wednesday.
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Byron, who hasn't played since April 19, 2022, attempted to come back from his hip injury, but after going through rehab and talking with different doctors, he's reached the conclusion that he can no longer continue to play. The 34-year-old recorded 98 goals, 208 points and 917 hits in 521 career NHL games with Montreal, Calgary and Buffalo. He also provided 11 points in 38 playoff contests, including three goals and three assists in 22 outings during Montreal's 2021 run to the Stanley Cup Finals.
Byron, who hasn't played since April 19, 2022, attempted to come back from his hip injury, but after going through rehab and talking with different doctors, he's reached the conclusion that he can no longer continue to play. The 34-year-old recorded 98 goals, 208 points and 917 hits in 521 career NHL games with Montreal, Calgary and Buffalo. He also provided 11 points in 38 playoff contests, including three goals and three assists in 22 outings during Montreal's 2021 run to the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Already seeing a decline in his production and playing time in recent years, Byron will miss at least the first few months of the 2021-22 campaign after undergoing offseason hip surgery. Last season, he scored five goals and 16 points over 46 games. His 12:51 of ice time per contest and 11.4 shooting percentage were both his lowest marks over the last six seasons. The veteran winger still showed off his physicality with 116 hits and was among the team's most used penalty-killing forwards. Byron's injury should leave him undrafted in most formats but could make him an interesting mid-season pickup.
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Still hasn't started skating
Byron (hip) has yet to resume skating.
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Bound for long-term injured reserve
Byron (hip) has yet to begin skating and is expected to be placed on long-term injured reserve to start the season, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports Wednesday.
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Still sidelined with hip problem
Byron continues to battle a lingering hip injury and could be placed on long-term injured reserve to start the season, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports.
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Shouldn't miss much game action
Byron (lower body) is expected to be ready to return at some point within the first two weeks of the regular season, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
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In doubt for camp
Byron (lower body) may not be cleared in time for the start of training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports Thursday.
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Willing to stay despite rebuild
Byron told reporters Thursday he couldn't imagine playing somewhere other than Montreal despite the team clearly entering a rebuild, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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After Tyler Toffoli was shipped out to Calgary on Monday, nobody in the Habs lineup should consider themselves safe from being moved before the deadline. Byron has been limited to just five games this year due to a hip problem, which could scare off potential suitors, but carries just a $3.4 million cap hit and does have two 20-goal seasons under his belt.
After Tyler Toffoli was shipped out to Calgary on Monday, nobody in the Habs lineup should consider themselves safe from being moved before the deadline. Byron has been limited to just five games this year due to a hip problem, which could scare off potential suitors, but carries just a $3.4 million cap hit and does have two 20-goal seasons under his belt.