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Sabres-Blackhawks trade grades: Buffalo commits grand larceny in sending Byram to Chicago

The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, Buffalo received the 4th and 45th picks in the 2026 NHL Draft along with defenseman Louis Crevier. Analysts described the return for Buffalo as an extraordinary haul.

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The Sabres sent Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway to Chicago for a high draft pick and a defenseman.

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  1. Sabres Trade Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for No. 4 Overall Pick

    The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, Buffalo received the 4th and 45th picks in the 2026 NHL Draft along with defenseman Louis Crevier. Analysts described the return for Buffalo as an extraordinary haul.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres traded Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks.
    • The Blackhawks sent the 4th overall pick in the 2026 Draft to the Sabres.
    • The trade also included forward Jordan Greenway going to Chicago and defenseman Louis Crevier going to Buffalo.
    • The Sabres received the 45th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft as part of the deal.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The New York Times graded the deal as grand larceny in favor of Buffalo.
    • Analysts view the Blackhawks as having given up an extraordinary haul for a player who is not a guaranteed top defenseman.
    • Byram is 25 years old.
    confidence 90%