Paul Byron

Montreal Canadiens, Center
Age: 35y-7m-25d (Apr 27, 1989)
Exp: 12 Years
Country: CA
College: Gatineau
Drafted: Round 6 (#179 overall), 2007

2019-2022 Extension

Paul Byron signed a 4 year , $13,600,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, including $13,600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,400,000.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $13,600,000
Average Salary:
$3,400,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
BUYOUT CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2019-20 30 $3,400,000 4.17% $4,000,000 $4,000,000
2020-21 31 $3,400,000 4.17% $2,800,000 $6,800,000
2021-22 32 $3,400,000 4.17% $4,000,000 $10,800,000
2022-23 33 $3,400,000 4.12% $2,800,000 $13,600,000
2023-24 34
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap
2019-20 30 $4,000,000 $3,400,000 4.17%
2020-21 31 $2,800,000 $3,400,000 4.17%
2021-22 32 $4,000,000 $3,400,000 4.17%
2022-23 33 $2,800,000 $3,400,000 4.12%
2023-24 34
UFA
Year Age Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019-20 30 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $13,600,000 $4,000,000 $3,400,000
2020-21 31 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $6,800,000 $9,600,000 $3,400,000 $3,200,000
2021-22 32 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $10,800,000 $6,800,000 $3,600,000 $3,400,000
2022-23 33 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $13,600,000 $2,800,000 $3,400,000 $2,800,000
Contract Notes

 

Source: NHL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2016-2018 Extension

Paul Byron signed a 3 year , $3,500,000 contract with the Montreal Canadiens, including $300,000 signing bonus, $3,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,166,667.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $3,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,166,667
Signing Bonus:
$300,000
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2015-2015

Paul Byron signed a 1 year , $900,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $900,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $900,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $900,000
Average Salary:
$900,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2014-2014

Paul Byron signed a 1 year , $600,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $600,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $600,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $600,000
Average Salary:
$600,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / RFA
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2013-2013

Paul Byron signed a 1 year , $643,500 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $643,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $643,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $643,500
Average Salary:
$643,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
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2012-2012

Paul Byron signed a 1 year , $560,000 contract with the Calgary Flames, including $560,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $560,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $560,000
Average Salary:
$560,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / RFA
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2009-2011 Rookie

Paul Byron signed a 3 year , $1,665,000 contract with the Buffalo Sabres, including $140,000 signing bonus, $1,665,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,665,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
$140,000
Free Agent:
2012 / RFA
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Seasons

12 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$19,571,305

Earnings w/ Different Teams

2 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2012 23
Active
$327,805
$327,805
2013 24
Active
$643,500
$971,305
2014 25
Active
$600,000
$1,571,305
2015 26
Active
$900,000
$2,471,305
2016 27
Active
$1,300,000
$3,771,305
2017 28
Active
$1,200,000
$4,971,305
2018 29
Active
$1,000,000
$5,971,305
2019 30
Active
$4,000,000
$9,971,305
2020 31
Active
$2,800,000
$12,771,305
2021 32
Active
$4,000,000
$16,771,305
2022 33
Reserve
$2,800,000
$19,571,305
Total
$19,571,305

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,571,305 - - $1,571,305
8 $17,700,000 $300,000 - $18,000,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2012
23
$327,805
$327,805
$327,805
2013
24
$643,500
$643,500
$971,305
2014
25
$600,000
$600,000
$1,571,305
2015
26
$900,000
$900,000
$2,471,305
2016
27
$1,000,000
$300,000
$1,300,000
$3,771,305
2017
28
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$4,971,305
2018
29
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$5,971,305
2019
30
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$9,971,305
2020
31
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$12,771,305
2021
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$16,771,305
2022
33
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$19,571,305
Total
$19,271,305
$300,000
$19,571,305

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,571,305 - - $1,571,305
8 $17,700,000 $300,000 - $18,000,000

Injuries

Year Dates Games Missed Reason
2022-23 MTL Oct 10, 2022 - TBD 0 Hip
2021-22 MTL Oct 12, 2021 - Jan 30, 2022 0 Hip
2019-20 MTL Nov 29, 2019 - Feb 18, 2020 0 Knee
2018-19 MTL Feb 09, 2019 - Feb 19, 2019 0 Arm
2018-19 MTL Nov 07, 2018 - Dec 01, 2018 0 Lower Body
  • Jan 16, 2019 Suspended 3 games for Charging against MacKenzie Weegar (FLA), forfeiting $16,128 in 2018-19 salary with Montreal (MTL)
  • Sep 23, 2018 Signed a 4 year $13.6 million contract extension with Montreal (MTL)
  • Feb 23, 2016 Signed a 3 year $3.5 million extension with Montreal (MTL)
  • Oct 06, 2015 Claimed off waivers by Montreal (MTL)
  • Jul 26, 2015 Signed a 1 year $900k contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jul 04, 2014 Signed a 1 year $600k contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jul 22, 2013 Signed a 1 year $643,500 contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jul 04, 2012 Signed a 1 year $585k contract with Calgary (CGY)
  • Jun 25, 2011 Traded to Calgary (CGY) from Buffalo (BUF) with Chris Butler for Robyn Regehr, Ales Kotalik and 2012 2nd round pick
  • Jun 01, 2009 Signed a 3 year $1.665 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
  • Jun 24, 2007 Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 6 (#179 overall)
Year Team GP G A PTS +/- SOG PPG PPA SHG SHA Blk Hit PIM FO Won
2021 MON 27 4 3 7 -8 33 0 0 0 0 7 66 2 33
2020 MON 46 5 11 16 5 44 0 0 1 0 22 116 12 11
2019 MON 29 4 6 10 5 29 0 0 1 0 18 42 4 1
2018 MON 56 15 16 31 16 94 0 1 2 1 36 114 17 12
2017 MON 82 20 15 35 -4 115 2 2 1 1 55 137 23 40
2016 MON 81 22 21 43 21 96 0 4 1 0 34 119 29 10
2015 MON 62 11 7 18 -9 50 0 0 3 2 25 112 11 3
2014 CGY 57 6 13 19 -2 62 1 0 0 2 24 101 8 34
2013 CGY 46 7 14 21 6 45 2 1 1 3 10 62 27 6
2012 CGY 4 0 1 1 -2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 7
2011 CGY 22 3 2 5 3 13 0 0 0 0 2 26 2 8

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TRANSACTIONS

Jan 16, 2019
Suspended 3 games for Charging against MacKenzie Weegar (FLA), forfeiting $16,128 in 2018-19 salary with Montreal (MTL)
Sep 23, 2018
Signed a 4 year $13.6 million contract extension with Montreal (MTL)
Feb 23, 2016
Signed a 3 year $3.5 million extension with Montreal (MTL)
Oct 06, 2015
Claimed off waivers by Montreal (MTL)
Jul 26, 2015
Signed a 1 year $900k contract with Calgary (CGY)
Jul 04, 2014
Signed a 1 year $600k contract with Calgary (CGY)
Jul 22, 2013
Signed a 1 year $643,500 contract with Calgary (CGY)
Jul 04, 2012
Signed a 1 year $585k contract with Calgary (CGY)
Jun 25, 2011
Traded to Calgary (CGY) from Buffalo (BUF) with Chris Butler for Robyn Regehr, Ales Kotalik and 2012 2nd round pick
Jun 01, 2009
Signed a 3 year $1.665 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
Jun 24, 2007
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 6 (#179 overall)

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