Byron's an indispensable Canadien, posting back-to-back 20-plus goal campaigns while missing only one game in that span. Originally slotted as a fourth-line grinder, Montreal's lackluster offense gave him opportunities with more talented linemates. While he's a pint-sized pivot at 5-foot-8, 158 pounds, Byron ranked fourth on the team with 137 hits last season and earned a career-high 1:07 of power-play ice time. That he was Montreal's second-leading goal scorer indicates how poor the team's offense was, but it's also a testament to his work ethic. Given the loss of Alex Galchenyuk, the Canadiens are in need of players who can put the puck in the net, something Byron has done with quiet efficiency since signing with Montreal in 2015. He's by no means a sniper, but makes the most of his chances, scoring on 20.3 percent of his shots since arriving in la belle province -- many of which are attributable to his hustle and speed. Offseason shoulder surgery has him in line to return by the middle of October.