Blackhawks trade for Byram, Greenway from Sabres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Sabres in a trade on June 24. In exchange, Chicago sent the No. 4 and 45 picks in the upcoming NHL draft, as well as defenseman Louis Crevier, to Buffalo. Byram, who had 42 points last season, is expected to bolster the Blackhawks' defense as they seek playoff contention. This trade comes as Buffalo positions itself to draft a top prospect with the fourth overall pick, following their successful season ending a long playoff drought. The NHL draft is scheduled for June 26-27.
- •Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway from Sabres.
- •Buffalo receives No. 4 and 45 picks and Louis Crevier.
- •Byram recorded 42 points last season with the Sabres.
- •Sabres aim for a top prospect in the upcoming NHL draft.
- •NHL draft takes place in Buffalo from June 26-27.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Sabres land No. 4 pick in the draft after trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks
- 3:19 AMESPN NHL — Blackhawks acquire Byram in trade with Sabres
- 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Sabres land No. 4 pick in the draft after trading D Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks
"The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL draft in a trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. As part of the deal, Buffalo also acquired third-year defenseman Louis Crevier, who had a career-best 25 points in his first full NHL season, and a second-round draft pick, 46th overall.
"As part of the deal, Buffalo also acquired third-year defenseman Louis Crevier, who had a career-best 25 points in his first full NHL season, and a second-round draft pick, 46th overall. Chicago also acquired hard-hitting forward Jordan Greenway.
"The Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday, in exchange for the Nos. 4 and 45 picks in Friday's NHL draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 3:18 PMBuffalo Sabres land No. 4 pick in the draft after trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks
As part of the deal, Buffalo also acquired third-year defenseman Louis Crevier, who had a career-best 25 points in his first full NHL season, and a second-round draft pick, 46th overall. Chicago also acquired hard-hitting forward Jordan Greenway.
- ESPN NHLJun 24, 2026, 3:19 AMBlackhawks acquire Byram in trade with Sabres
The Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway in a trade with the Sabres on Tuesday, in exchange for the Nos. 4 and 45 picks in Friday's NHL draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 2:06 AMBuffalo Sabres land No. 4 pick in the draft after trading D Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks
The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL draft in a trade that sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. As part of the deal, Buffalo also acquired third-year defenseman Louis Crevier, who had a career-best 25 points in his first full NHL season, and a second-round draft pick, 46th overall.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Sep 10, 2026, 1:20 AMNext generation Knights stun as Storm split refuses to stop Sunshine Coast
NHL•Sep 9, 2026, 10:11 PM2 Major Updates For Maple Leafs Top Pick Gavin McKenna
NHL•Sep 9, 2026, 10:02 PMCanadiens Linked to ‘Realistic’ Trade for $19 Million Star
NHL•Sep 9, 2026, 8:58 PMDucks to terminate Chris Krieder's contract: How that helps both sides
NHL•Sep 9, 2026, 7:16 PMNHL rumors: The closest 'comparable' for Ducks' Cutter Gauthier's next contract
NHL•Sep 9, 2026, 2:20 PMNHL’s decentralized Draft decision draws strong backlash from analysts