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Buffalo Sabres trade Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch in roster reshuffle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Buffalo Sabres trade Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch in roster reshuffle

Summary

The Buffalo Sabres made significant roster changes by trading veterans Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch. Byram and Jordan Greenway were sent to the Chicago Blackhawks for the fourth overall pick in the upcoming draft. Tuch was traded to the Washington Capitals for a third-round pick while signing an eight-year contract worth $10.5 million per year. General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen is open to trading the No. 4 pick, aiming for additional experienced players to enhance the team's competitiveness next season. The Sabres currently have about $10.8 million in cap space following these trades.

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Market Watch

•Sabres trade Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway for fourth overall pick.
•Alex Tuch dealt to Capitals for a third-round pick.
•Kekalainen considers offers on the No. 4 pick.
•Sabres have approximately $10.8 million in cap space after trades.
•Aim is to acquire experienced players to bolster playoff chances.

Latest Updates

9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Sabres Should Remain Huge Players In The Trade Market After Dealing Byram, Tuch

What they're saying

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The Buffalo Sabres shook up their roster by dealing veterans Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram in separate trades. Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen can still deal with a position of strength on the trade market.
— Yahoo Sports

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