1/7 Recap: Byron nets 18th before deadline

Paul Byron (+1) scored a power play goal for Gatineau in their 3-2 loss to Cape Breton. The goal was Byron's 18th of the year, and gives him 59 points in 40 games this season, tying him for 4th overal in QMJHL scoring. With the trade deadline coming on Thursday, it should be interesting to see if Byron stays put in Gatineau, or waives his no trade clause to enter a winning situation. It has been rumored that he'd prefer to be dealt to Shawinigan where he'd join ex-teammate Matthew Pistilli, but time will tell. J.S. Allard (+2) scored his 10th goal of the season in Quebec's 5-2 win over Chicoutimi. Jacob Lagacé was -3 for the Sags in defeat.