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Lyndon Byers Passes Away At 61

July 5, 2025 at 4:27 pm CDT | by Paul Griser 6 Comments

Lyndon Byers, who spent parts of 10 seasons in the NHL, has passed away at the age of 61, per an NHL release.

Byers was selected in the second round (39th overall) by the Boston Bruins. He spent all but one season in the Boston organization, appearing in 261 games for the Bruins over parts of nine seasons. His final NHL campaign came in 1992–93, when he played in 18 games for the San Jose Sharks.

In 279 career games, the tough and physical Byers recorded just 28 goals and 71 points, but amassed 1,081 penalty minutes. As the NHL release notes, his 959 penalty minutes with the Bruins still ranks 11th on their all-time list. Two of his Boston teams (1988 and 1990) would reach the Stanley Cup Final.

“The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers. Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the Black & Gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and was a key cog on the B’s teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990,” the team said in a statement Saturday.

Following his playing career, Byers spent over 20 years as a radio personality in the Boston area. He is survived by his wife and son. We at PHR offer our condolences to his family and loved ones.

“A son of Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly. He is forever a part of our Bruins family,” the statement read.

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  1. Gbear

    4 days ago

    He was a tough as they come. RIP.

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  2. smkelly1970

    4 days ago

    back when having an enforcer meant something- he, Cam Neely, and Jay Miller took care of business for those late 80’s Bruins teams.

    The ’87-88 team was good, but nobody was going to defeat Edmonton for the Cup that season.

    RIP.

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  3. bruin4ever

    4 days ago

    I’ve been a Bruin fan my whole life , named my son after Lyndon as I loved that he never took a shift off. RIP

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    • gronk

      4 days ago

      LB. RIP 🙏

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  4. KingsFan21

    4 days ago

    His soundbyte “Don’t pressure me!” will live on forever!
    RIP LB34

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  5. tree2436

    3 days ago

    LB was a gentle giant. Gone too soon, but not forgotten. Rest easy kid

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