Blackhawks trade 4th overall pick to Sabres, select Bowen Byram
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:57 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks traded their 4th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres for Bowen Byram. This decision came amid speculation that Ivar Stenberg could be available, but the San Jose Sharks selected him second overall. The Sabres used the pick to draft defenseman Daxon Rudolph, a surprising choice according to most scouting reports. With Byram, the Blackhawks aim to strengthen their lineup ahead of Connor Bedard's fourth season.
- •Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram from Sabres for 4th pick
- •San Jose Sharks select Ivar Stenberg second overall
- •Buffalo Sabres choose Daxon Rudolph with 4th pick
- •Trade aligns with Blackhawks' plans for Connor Bedard's season
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Ivar Stenberg Would Not Have Been There For Blackhawks At 4th Overall
"The Chicago Blackhawks would not have had Ivar Stenberg available to them had they kept the 4th overall pick.
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