Lyndon Byers, who enjoyed a 10-year NHL career mostly with the Boston Bruins and transitioned into a radio career after his playing days, passed away.
Byers passed away on Friday, as revealed by his wife, Annie, on Saturday.
Condolences to the Byers family. RIP Lyndon pic.twitter.com/HziHOYE5e1
— Full Press Hockey (@FullPressNHL) July 5, 2025
The Bruins issued a statement where they acknowledged his role in the team’s 1988 and 1990 trips to the Stanley Cup Final, as well as his radio career.
A son of Nipawan, Saskatchewan, Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly,” the statement said in part. “He is forever a part of our Bruins family. Our thoughts are with his wife, Annie, and son, Will, during this very difficult time.”
A statement on the passing of former Bruin Lyndon Byers. pic.twitter.com/aqit3sKKPG
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 5, 2025
As news of his passing broke, Byers was fondly remembered.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Lyndon Byers…LB got part of his broadcast career start with us on The Big Show and was always so much fun..”Not for Nuthin” you never knew what he would say next…that was part of the charm of LB…RIP friend !
— Glenn Ordway (@GlennDOrdway) July 5, 2025
Many things have been written about Lyndon Byers today and they’ve all made me think about what a good guy he was. Whether it was a talk about life after our show @weei, or just a ride in the elevator at 5 AM, he always made me laugh. A true Mensch who won’t be forgotten.
— Jon Meterparel (@meatstweets) July 5, 2025
So sad. RIP LB https://t.co/xpKRY9EM5a
— Lou Merloni (@LouMerloni) July 5, 2025
My heart is 💔 #LyndonByers passed away yesterday 7/4/2025. It was not only an amazing hockey player yay he was an outstanding human being and showed up for kids and adults living with disabilities. May his memory be for a blessing. #bruins pic.twitter.com/qDxgoyvkkm
— Andrea Watson (@AndreaFaythe) July 5, 2025
RIP LB. 🫡 https://t.co/2Vu52uB8xJ
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) July 5, 2025
RIP, Lyndon Byers. https://t.co/qpDiYbshuK
— Boston Radio Watch®️ (@bostonradio) July 5, 2025
RIP: Lyndon Byers, 61.
Fun guy in room, around media, etc. Made most of his goods. Ever willing to battle. Always smiling.
Could be wrong…might have been last NHLer to serve 10-game supsension for leaving bench to join on-ice kerfuffle (by memory here , on vaca).— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) July 5, 2025
Byers was 61.