Tribute Paul Byron appreciation thread

[CHwest]

Hard not to like a guy that always has a smile on his face. Val Bure vibs. Seems well respected in the room as well, hope the Habs find a place for him.

 

[Bouboumaster]

Excellent weaver claim

Beast on the PK, never took a shift off and he actually gave a f*** enough that he learned french

Sad it had to end like this, but dude's was a true warrior. Respect

 

[BLNY]

Heart and soul player that punched way above his weight class. Three really good seasons and a 2021 playoff where he had little business playing on that hip.

 

[TT1]

awesome player/guy, would be great if we could keep him around

 

[JianYang]

Excellent weaver claim

Beast on the PK, never took a shift off and he actually gave a f*** enough that he learned french

Sad it had to end like this, but dude's was a true warrior. Respect

I think he already knew French before he got here. He's from Ottawa, and I remember him giving french interviews from the start.

Not that I give a crap about whether someone knows French or not, but there it is.

 

[boompuffboom]

SO MUCH respect for the man.

Those ice cold killer goals at clutch times. So many good memories!

Reste avec nous Paul =D

 

[PriceIsGod]

Damn I didn't know the extent of his injuries. Hope we keep him around, nothing but respect for guys like Byron who are absolute warriors and give it 110%

 

[donghabs98]

Love the guy. Respect for the perseverance and commitment.

I have so much respect for what Byron, Weber and Price did in the Cup run. Incredible to realise that those three basically played through career ending injuries and performed at an A+ level.

Props to them and a bit sad to hear about how they all just want to live life without pain. They all sacfriced a lot and at least got a deep run out of it.

Im sure the organization will provide thema anything they need as they transition to a post playing career suxh as employment opportunities.

 

[donghabs98]

It looks like Byron's career as a player is over based on what was said at the end of season interviews today. It's sad that another player is having his career ended due to injury, especially Byron who always gave it his all for the Habs.



I'd love for him to stick around the organization in one way or another, and I'm glad he seems to want to.

Good luck in the next stage of your career, Paul, and thanks for playing your ass off for the team!

I can definitely see him playing in player development and working his way to upper management as a AGM or even managing an organization like the Rocket. Big props to Byron for sticking around the team the whole season even if he wasnt going to play. You'd see clips of him being in the lockeroom or press box.

 

[Leon Lucius Black]

Hopefully they can find a spot for him in management as he was a guy who truly loved being here.

He worked his ass off to achieve his success, so definitely would be a good guy to have around our prospects.

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

Full respect for Byron. A warrior on the ice and seems like a good person.

 

[nhlfan9191]

I really liked Paul Byron as a player. I thought his waiver pick up and first contract extension were probably Bergevin’s best moves. Best of luck to him. A lot of guys really put their bodies on the line to chase the cup in 2021.

 

[Habs Halifax]

Huge goal against the Leafs in game 1 is what I last remember. He did have some history of scoring big goals for us.

 

[rik schau]

Huge goal against the Leafs in game 1 is what I last remember. He did have some history of scoring big goals for us.

That's the last thing you remember?in a coma? lol.

 

[GrandBison]

So it's officially the end?

 

[Player 61]

So it's officially the end?

Hughes hinted in the Presser that Paul will make his own announcement soon....

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Didn't like the contract he got, but his wheels to get breakaways was very impressive. His play in the cup run pretty much made up for the over payment of his contract.

Still would have liked for them to trade him, get assets and then sign him.

Ah well, best of luck, Paulie in your likely new job in player development.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Didn't like the contract he got, but his wheels to get breakaways was very impressive. His play in the cup run pretty much made up for the over payment of his contract.

Still would have liked for them to trade him, get assets and then sign him.

Ah well, best of luck, Paulie in your likely new job in player development.

We don't beat the Leafs without Byron's play. We haven't been relevant since the Carter administration. But for one, improbable, and glorious playoff run, we were. Byron was one of the major contributors to that run. For that contribution, and the leadership he displayed, Byron, who always played fast and fearlessly, should always be viewed with the greatest of admiration and respect.

 

[Wateredgarden]

The fastest man alive!

 

[Whitesnake]

A very good acquisition for nothing. Not injured, a perfect guy for a bottom 6 lineup. Thing is...we acquired him BECAUSE of the injuries...but nonethless....we acquired him anyway.

Clearly, there is interest for both parties to keep him around. Always nice to see!

 

[Bottle Rocket]

I think his leadership and experience, coupled with knowing what being the underdog meant can translate very well into a coaching, development or mentoring role.

He can still bring a lot to the habs, let's secure him before Ottawa or somebody else does.

 

[Habaneros]

Hands down one of the fastest skaters to ever lace them up
in the NHL.

Paul Byron , the fastest skater in Montreal Canadiens history .
A true speed demon.

Thanks for all the memories Paul .

Good luck on your new journey , a climb up the management ranks .

Let's get that CUP !

 

[Habs]

I like how Sportsnet/TSN reminded us every game that he was a waiver wire pickup, because we may have forgot.

 

[rik schau]

So he packed it up then,what a shame. I know he was hurting,just a guy that I liked and could respect what and how he brought.

 

[Belial]

So he packed it up then,what a shame. I know he was hurting,just a guy that I liked and could respect what and how he brought.

That Cup run really took a toll on some of these players...

That's now 3 players that ended their careers after that run and Edmundson seems to be close to being the fourth.