Kyle Davidson Talks: Blackhawks Add Byram, New Draft Approach, Forward Additions? More
The Chicago Blackhawks traded the fourth and 45th overall picks along with Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Bowen Byram. General manager Kyle Davidson described the move as the largest of his tenure to add a significant player to the roster. Byram expressed a desire to be the team's number one defenseman.
What changed
The Blackhawks traded their No. 4 overall pick and other assets to acquire Bowen Byram.
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Blackhawks Acquire Bowen Byram from Sabres in Blockbuster Trade
confidence 100%The Chicago Blackhawks traded the fourth and 45th overall picks along with Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Bowen Byram. General manager Kyle Davidson described the move as the largest of his tenure to add a significant player to the roster. Byram expressed a desire to be the team's number one defenseman.
What's confirmed:
- The Chicago Blackhawks traded the fourth overall pick, the 45th overall pick, and Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres for Bowen Byram.
- Kyle Davidson is the general manager of the Blackhawks.
- Bowen Byram stated he is ready for the opportunity to be the Blackhawks' No. 1 defenseman.
- Kyle Davidson met with the media on Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss the trade.
- Byram grew up as a Blackhawks fan.
Still unconfirmed:
- The Sabres committed grand larceny in the trade for Byram.