Bowen Byram expected to sign extension with Blackhawks on July 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Bowen Byram is set to sign a lucrative contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports the extension will make him one of the NHL's highest-paid defensemen. Following a trade from the Buffalo Sabres, both Byram and Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson have expressed a strong desire to finalize the deal. Byram has demonstrated significant potential, posting a career-high 42 points last season and contributing in the playoffs. The expected cap hit for the extension could exceed $10 million, possibly reaching $12-12.5 million.
- •Bowen Byram expected to sign extension on July 1.
- •Contract could exceed $10 million annually.
- •Byram had 42 points last season with Buffalo.
- •Extension reflects Blackhawks' investment in rebuilding efforts.
- •Davidson confirmed mutual interest in a long-term deal.
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Byram Expected To Sign Significant Extension With Blackhawks on July 1
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