Buffalo Sabres discuss potential trade of defenseman Bowen Byram
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly exploring trade options for defenseman Bowen Byram, a former top-5 pick. Byram has enjoyed productive seasons in Buffalo, with 18 goals and 80 points in 164 games. However, with just one year left on his contract before becoming an unrestricted free agent, multiple teams are showing interest in acquiring him. This follows the Sabres' recent decision to trade defenseman Michael Kesselring as part of a first-round pick swap. If Byram is traded, the Sabres will have limited defensive depth with only five defensemen under contract for the next season.
- •Bowen Byram has 1 year left on his contract.
- •Sabres could have only five defensemen under contract next season.
- •Teams interested in Byram include Flames, Kings, and Canucks.
- •Trade discussions come after the Sabres dealt Michael Kesselring.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former top-5 pick could be traded before NHL free agency: Report
"The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly shopping a former top-5 pick who generated a lot of interest at the trade deadline months ago.
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