Paul Byron is a 5-foot-7, 153 pound forward who can be an effective penalty-killer with little offensive production. To make room on the roster, the Canadiens have sent forward Jacob de la Rose to St. John’s. De la Rose is listed at 6-foot-3, 214 pounds.  In addition, Dustin Tokarski and Mark Barberio cleared waivers and were sent to the IceCaps. 

Forward Paul Byron claimed off waivers

Montreal Canadiens Media Advisory

MONTREAL – The Canadiens have claimed forward Paul Byron from the Calgary Flames off NHL waivers on Tuesday.

In 57 games with the Flames a season ago, Byron registered 19 points, including six goals. In 138 career NHL games, the 26-year-old has racked up 17 goals and 48 points.

Byron will wear number 41 with the Canadiens.