'AFP Analytics projects Byram’s next contract to be at seven years, with a cap hit of $9.52 million a year. Byram, 25, enters his seventh NHL season. He has also proven valuable among the Sabres’ top two defensive pairings – Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson and Byram and Owen Power.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Bowen Byram, Jordan Greenway to Chicago for No. 4 pick in NHL draft
Archives for June 24, 2026
Mike Harrington: Sabres have loads of options after Byram stunner lands No. 4 pick
'Kekalainen had to be shopping this week for some guys to replace Byram and Alex Tuch, and somehow getting the Blackhawks to take Jordan Greenway's $4 million salary off the books as well instantly gave the Sabres just over $10 million in extra cap space.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Sabres have loads of options after Byram stunner lands No. 4 pick
Sabres notebook: Preseason schedule announced, Rasmus Dahlin named Sweden's top player
'The Buffalo Sabres announced their four-game preseason schedule for the 2026-27 season. The team will play host for two home games with the other two on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook: Preseason schedule announced, Rasmus Dahlin named Sweden’s top player
Buffalo Sabres trade Bowen Byram to Chicago Blackhawks in blockbuster deal, land fourth overall pick
'In dealing Byram and Greenway, the Sabres moved $10.25 million of salary cap space. That money could be used to try to re-sign winger Alex Tuch, who’s expected to become an unrestricted free agent next Wednesday, or to add another established talent.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Bowen Byram to Chicago Blackhawks in blockbuster deal, land fourth overall pick
NHL Draft: Victor Plante, whose father, Derek, starred for Sabres, to carry on family tradition at Duluth
'The whole Plante family also attends Minnesota-Duluth. Victor’s father, Derek, a three-time 20-goal scorer for the Sabres, met his wife, Kristy, at the school in the early 1990s. Max and Zam are both entering their junior season.' … [Read more...] about NHL Draft: Victor Plante, whose father, Derek, starred for Sabres, to carry on family tradition at Duluth
Buffalo Sabres release four-game 2026 preseason schedule
'The preseason slate has been reduced from six to four contests because the NHL expanded its regular-season schedule to 84 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres release four-game 2026 preseason schedule
Wednesday's Chicago Coverage
Chicago Blackhawks trade away the No. 4 draft pick to acquire defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks swing blockbuster trade for Bowen Byram, pegging him as franchise defenseman (Chicago Sun Times) Bowen Byram trade details: Why Blackhawks moved No. 4 pick to Sabres for young defenseman (The Sporting News) Blackhawks acquire Byram, … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Chicago Coverage
Bowen Byram trade grades: Blackhawks take big gamble moving top-5 pick
'For Buffalo, it's hard to look at this deal as anything other than a big win.' … [Read more...] about Bowen Byram trade grades: Blackhawks take big gamble moving top-5 pick
Buffalo Sabres land No. 4 pick in the draft after trading D Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks
'As part of the deal, Buffalo also acquired third-year defenseman Louis Crevier, who had a career-best 25 points in his first full NHL season, and a second-round draft pick, 46th overall. Chicago also acquired hard-hitting forward Jordan Greenway.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres land No. 4 pick in the draft after trading D Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks
Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram in trade with Sabres
'PuckPedia projected the Sabres had $11.9 million in cap space before the trade nearly doubled that figure to $21.299 million by shedding Byram's $6.25 million annual salary along with the $4 million that Greenway was set to make. Both are in the final seasons of their respective contracts.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram in trade with Sabres
Blackhawks-Sabres trade rumor with Bowen Byram is a massive NHL blockbuster on the way
'He wants to be a No. 1 defenseman somewhere, and that role is taken in Buffalo by Rasmus Dahlin.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks-Sabres trade rumor with Bowen Byram is a massive NHL blockbuster on the way
Why Sabres traded Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for incredible return, and how he fits Chicago
'Buffalo didn't want to lose Byram for nothing. Instead, they swapped him for a ton.' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres traded Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for incredible return, and how he fits Chicago
Byram, Greenway dealt to Blackhawks
'With defenseman Bo Byram reportedly having no intension of re-signing with the Buffalo Sabres when his contract runs out next season, general manager Jarmo Kekalainen maximized his value on Tuesday night by trading him to the Chicago Blackhawks, along with winger Jordan Greenway.' … [Read more...] about Byram, Greenway dealt to Blackhawks
Buffalo Sabres trade Bowen Byram to Chicago Blackhawks for 1st round pick and more
'According to the Sabres, Byram and Jordan Greenway are headed to Chicago and Buffalo will receive the fourth and 45th overall picks in the 2026 NHL Draft and defenseman Louis Crevier.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Bowen Byram to Chicago Blackhawks for 1st round pick and more
Sabres trade defenseman Bowen Byram to Chicago for No. 4 pick in NHL draft
'The Sabres now enter the NHL draft being held in Buffalo on Friday night with three of the top 45 selections and two in the first round after trading defenseman Michael Kesselring to San Jose last week in moving up seven spots to No. 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade defenseman Bowen Byram to Chicago for No. 4 pick in NHL draft