Paul Byron Transactions

Byron (hip) announced his retirement Wednesday.

Byron (upper body) was activated off injured reserve and will participate in Wednesday's game against the Vancouver Canucks.

Byron (hip) will be added to the active roster and make his season debut Sunday versus Columbus, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Byron (hip, COVID-19 protocols) was cleared to play Saturday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Byron (hip) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday.

Byron was waived by the Montreal Canadiens on Friday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports.

Byron was placed on waivers for the purpose of assigning him to Montreal's taxi squad Tuesday.

Byron was promoted to the active roster Monday and will suit up against the Vancouver Canucks.

Byron was promoted to the active roster Saturday, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.

Byron was demoted to the taxi squad Friday, according to CBS Sports.

Byron was promoted from the taxi squad and posted two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Byron was demoted to the taxi squad Sunday, according to CBS Sports.

Byron was sent to the taxi squad Friday, CBS Sports reports.

Byron will be promoted to the active roster for Thursday's game versus the Winnipeg Jets, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Byron was demoted to the taxi squad Monday, CBS Sports reports.

Byron cleared waivers Monday and was placed on the taxi squad.

The Canadiens placed Byron on waivers Sunday.