Byram's Next Contract, Knies' Cost, Tuch Traded, DuPont to Michigan, and Other Blackhawks Bullets — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/byram-s-next-contract-knies-cost-tuch-traded-dupont-to-michigan-and-other-blackhawks-bulletsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Blackhawks Acquire Bowen Byram from Sabreshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/byram-s-next-contract-knies-cost-tuch-traded-dupont-to-michigan-and-other-blackhawks-bulletshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/byram-s-next-contract-knies-cost-tuch-traded-dupont-to-michigan-and-other-blackhawks-bullets#u18629Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:41:13 +0000The Chicago Blackhawks traded their fourth overall draft pick to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Bowen Byram. Byram has spoken with coach Jeff Blashill and teammate Connor Bedard. He expects to serve as the team's top defenseman.What's confirmed:The Buffalo Sabres received the fourth overall pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Bowen Byram.Bowen Byram has communicated with Jeff Blashill and Connor Bedard.Byram views himself as ready to be the number one defenseman for the Blackhawks.Still unconfirmed:The trade is described as grand larceny by some analysts.