Paul Byron was a no-risk waiver pickup for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2015-16 season. The Calgary Flames weren’t interested in keeping him on their NHL squad, and Michel Therrien wasn’t convinced he was the one for his, but after three seasons with his new team, Byron has become not only one of the best waiver claims the Habs have ever made, but a critical piece of their offensive game as well.
As if that acquisition weren’t enough of a bargain, he was re-signed to a three-year contract carrying a cap of a little more than $1 million.