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Sabres trade Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for No. 4 draft pick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:38 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Sabres trade Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for No. 4 draft pick

Summary

The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on June 24, 2026, acquiring the No. 4 overall pick in the NHL Draft in return. This move comes as Byram expressed reluctance to sign a long-term deal with Buffalo, prompting the Sabres to secure valuable assets instead. The Blackhawks are looking to enhance their roster as they prepare to contend for a championship, adding Byram, a 25-year-old who recorded 42 points in the previous season and previously won a Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche.

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•Buffalo Sabres received the No. 4 overall pick from Chicago.
•Bowen Byram did not want a long-term deal with the Sabres.
•Chicago Blackhawks aim to strengthen their roster around Connor Bedard.
•Byram recorded 42 points in the 2025-26 NHL season.
•The deal occurred during the NBA Draft on June 24, 2026.

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7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Blackhawks and Bowen Byram aligned on long-term future after trade
12:38 AMYahoo Sports — Why Sabres traded Bowen Byram to Blackhawks for incredible return, and how he fits Chicago

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The Chicago Blackhawks made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason when they acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Buffalo Sabres. Now, early signs suggest both sides view the partnership as a long-term one. Speaking after the trade,…
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