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Paul Byron: Ends playing career
Paul Byron (hip) announced his retirement Wednesday.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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Canadiens' Paul Byron: Still hasn't started skating
Paul Byron (hip) has yet to resume skating.Although Byron has reportedly made some progress in his recovery over the past few weeks, the fact that he has yet to skate in any capacity this season seems to suggest he may be in danger of missing the entirety of the campaign. Either way, the 33-year-old vet only picked up seven points through 27 games last season, so there's no reason for fantasy managers to track his status.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: Bound for long-term injured reserve
Paul 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.Byron continues to deal with the lingering hip problem for which he underwent surgery in July of 2021. At this point, there is some concern that the problem will end the 33-year-old center's career entirely. If that's the case, Byron would eventually retire having played in 521 NHL games over 12 seasons with the Sabres, Flames and Montreal Canadiens in which he tallied 98 goals and 110 assists.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: Still sidelined with hip problem
Paul 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.Byron hasn't gotten into any preseason action yet, with the Montreal Canadiens scheduled for just two more exhibition matches. The 33-year-old was limited to 27 games last season, and it seems like he's trending toward missing more time to begin 2022-23.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: Shouldn't miss much game action
Paul 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.Byron will likely end up missing a handful of regular-season games, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him back in action before the end of October. The 33-year-old forward tallied seven points while averaging 12:36 of ice time through 27 contests last campaign.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: In doubt for camp
Paul Byron (lower body) may not be cleared in time for the start of training camp, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports Thursday.Byron was limited to a mere 27 games this season due to injury which saw him post his lowest point total since 2012-13 when he was with the Flames. If he can get healthy this year, the 33-year-old Ontario native could get back to challenging for the 20-goal mark in 2022-23.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: Unavailable Friday
Paul Byron (lower body) will not play Friday against Florida, per the NHL's media site.Bryon will end the 2021-22 campaign having missed the final five games. He appeared in just 27 contests this season, averaging 12:36 of ice time with 66 hits and seven points.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: Sidelined with lower-body issue
Paul Byron (lower body) won't play Thursday against Philadelphia.Byron will miss at least one game with the lower-body injury he suffered during Tuesday's loss to Minnesota. He's picked up only seven points through 27 games this campaign, so most fantasy managers shouldn't need to keep tabs on his status.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: Suffers lower-body injury
Paul Byron (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Wild.Byron was injured in the first period, and he did not join the Montreal Canadiens' bench for the second. The 32-year-old has battled various injuries throughout the season. His status should be updated prior to Thursday's game versus the Flyers.
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Canadiens' Paul Byron: In action Monday
Paul Byron (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus Winnipeg on Monday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.Byron will suit up for the first time since April 5 against the Senators, just two games on the shelf due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the veteran center was stuck in a five-game pointless streak during which he registered nine hits, seven shots and three blocks. With just seven points in 23 games this year, Byron will almost certainly miss the 20-point threshold for the third straight year.
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