BREAKING: The verdict has now been handed down for Paul Byron
It is now confirmed, the former assistant captain of the Tricolore, Paul Byron, has just announced his retirement from professional hockey. He notably wrote a very touching letter to thank and acknowledge the contribution of all the people who helped him during his journey to the NHL.
After several months of reflection on the best decision to make for my health and my family's future, I came to the conclusion that it was better to retire as a professional hockey player. After many long rehab sessions, therapy, consultations, and conversations with different doctors trying to get back to the game and pursue the career I love so much, the decision became clear. All my life, I've managed to defy the odds and prove my doubters wrong. For a long time, I held onto the hope of being able to do it once more, and that's what made the decision so hard to make. But the reality is that I am no longer able to train, skate, or push myself to the required level to be a professional hockey player due to injuries sustained in my last game and previous seasons. Even though it's hard to accept this reality, I can't help but feel incredibly grateful and proud of the career I've had. If, when I was very young, and even in my early twenties, you had told me that my life and career path would look like this, I would never have believed you.
Looking back, I find it hard to imagine how I went from junior B hockey to assistant captain of the Montreal Canadiens. In fact, I still find it hard to understand how all this happened, but it's due to my hard work, beliefs, commitment, and a very high level of competition that I was able to have a career that many people doubted since my very young age. I have also been very lucky to meet incredible people who have helped me along the way, and I would like to thank everyone who helped me grow as a player or person, both on and off the ice.
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To the Montreal Canadiens organization, General Manager Marc Bergevin, the Molson family, coaches, equipment managers, and therapists, as well as all the staff, I can never thank you enough for everything you have done for me over the past eight years. Being claimed off waivers by the Tricolore changed my life and career. I will always be grateful. Eight years in the same place is an eternity in the hockey world, and the rink was a second home for me. I can't help but feel incredibly proud and fortunate to have had the opportunity to wear the blue-white-red jersey of the Canadiens. Our run during the 2021 playoffs was an absolutely magical experience and, even though we didn't come out victorious, it's something I know we'll never forget.
I would also like to thank all the Canadiens fans for the incredible support they have always shown me and the passion they have for the team. Your energy and pride are felt not only at the Bell Centre but also in many cities on the road. You make playing for the Montreal Canadiens an utterly incomparable experience. - Paul Byron
Looking back, I find it hard to imagine how I went from junior B hockey to assistant captain of the Montreal Canadiens. In fact, I still find it hard to understand how all this happened, but it's due to my hard work, beliefs, commitment, and a very high level of competition that I was able to have a career that many people doubted since my very young age. I have also been very lucky to meet incredible people who have helped me along the way, and I would like to thank everyone who helped me grow as a player or person, both on and off the ice.
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To the Montreal Canadiens organization, General Manager Marc Bergevin, the Molson family, coaches, equipment managers, and therapists, as well as all the staff, I can never thank you enough for everything you have done for me over the past eight years. Being claimed off waivers by the Tricolore changed my life and career. I will always be grateful. Eight years in the same place is an eternity in the hockey world, and the rink was a second home for me. I can't help but feel incredibly proud and fortunate to have had the opportunity to wear the blue-white-red jersey of the Canadiens. Our run during the 2021 playoffs was an absolutely magical experience and, even though we didn't come out victorious, it's something I know we'll never forget.
I would also like to thank all the Canadiens fans for the incredible support they have always shown me and the passion they have for the team. Your energy and pride are felt not only at the Bell Centre but also in many cities on the road. You make playing for the Montreal Canadiens an utterly incomparable experience. - Paul Byron
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