Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 7d ago · 19 sources tracked

Grading the Bowen Byram trade: Sabres cash in on Blackhawks’ costly gamble

The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, Buffalo received the 4th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and player Crevier. Byram expressed excitement about taking on a primary defensive role in Chicago.

RSS Source map (18)

What changed

The Sabres and Blackhawks completed a blockbuster trade involving Bowen Byram and a top-5 draft pick.

Live updates

  1. Sabres Acquire 4th Overall Pick and Crevier in Bowen Byram Trade

    The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, Buffalo received the 4th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and player Crevier. Byram expressed excitement about taking on a primary defensive role in Chicago.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres.
    • The Buffalo Sabres received the 4th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from Chicago.
    • Buffalo acquired Crevier as part of the trade.
    • Bowen Byram stated he is ready for the opportunity to be the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Blackhawks also traded Greenway to the Sabres.
    • The trade is viewed by some analysts as a costly gamble for Chicago.
    confidence 90%