Player's Profile
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- Name: Paul Byron
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-8
- Weight: 135 lbs
- Birthdate: 1989-04-27
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
- Acquired: 6th round (179th overall), 2007 NHL Draft
- Playing In: CHL
Paul Byron
Prospect Grade: 6.5 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Gatineau Olympiques’ management saw enough promise in 140-pound Paul Byron that they traded center Brett Morrison to PEI before the Christmas break to give Byron more ice time.
Byron responded, scoring twice as many goals in four less games than before the trade and giving Gatineau another offensive option.
Byron was a solid +9 in his last 32 games and added 10 assists to his 14 goals for 24 points in 32 games. Byron proved his ability to produce under pressure with a 3 goal, one assist performance in a 6-4 loss to Drummondville in a March, 4th nationally televised game in Canada.
Byron finished the season scoring five goals in five playoff games for the Olympiques.
Talent Analysis
The Sabres love skill above all else and have not been scared off by size in the past. Top prospect Nathan Gerbe is a perfect example. Like Gerbe but unlike many smaller players, Byron is a sniper. He is strong on his skates for someone so light. He battles for every inch of ice and is extremely quick.
Obviously at 135 pounds Byron has to fill out considerably and improve his strength to excel at the pro level.
Future
Byron will continue to get more and more ice time as members of the Olympiques move to the next level. He is a high risk high reward prospect.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2006-07 | Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) | 68 | 21 | 23 | 44 | +7 | 46 |
Profile Last Updated: March, 26th 2008
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