Paul Byron

Age: 35-10d (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
Year Age Option/Status 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 Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2019 30 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,400,000
2020 31 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $6,800,000 $3,400,000 $3,200,000
2021 32 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $10,800,000 $3,600,000 $3,400,000
2022 33 $2,800,000 $2,800,000 $13,600,000 $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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Career Earnings thru 2024

$19,711,305

Career Earnings w/ Different Teams

3 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2009 20
Reserve / minor
$50,000
$50,000
2010 21
Reserve / minor
$45,000
$95,000
2011 22
Reserve / minor
$45,000
$140,000
2012 23
Active
$327,805
$467,805
2013 24
Active
$643,500
$1,111,305
2014 25
Active
$600,000
$1,711,305
2015 26
Active
$900,000
$2,611,305
2016 27
Active
$1,300,000
$3,911,305
2017 28
Active
$1,200,000
$5,111,305
2018 29
Active
$1,000,000
$6,111,305
2019 30
Active
$4,000,000
$10,111,305
2020 31
Active
$2,800,000
$12,911,305
2021 32
Active
$4,000,000
$16,911,305
2022 33
Reserve
$2,800,000
$19,711,305
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2009
20
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
2010
21
$45,000
$45,000
$95,000
2011
22
$45,000
$45,000
$140,000
2012
23
$327,805
$327,805
$467,805
2013
24
$643,500
$643,500
$1,111,305
2014
25
$600,000
$600,000
$1,711,305
2015
26
$900,000
$900,000
$2,611,305
2016
27
$1,000,000
$300,000
$1,300,000
$3,911,305
2017
28
$1,200,000
$1,200,000
$5,111,305
2018
29
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$6,111,305
2019
30
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$10,111,305
2020
31
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$12,911,305
2021
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$16,911,305
2022
33
$2,800,000
$2,800,000
$19,711,305

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 - $140,000 - $140,000
3 $1,571,305 - - $1,571,305
8 $17,700,000 $300,000 - $18,000,000
  • 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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