Byram, Greenway dealt to Blackhawks
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Key Points:
- The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Bo Byram and winger Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks, acquiring the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a second-round pick (45th overall), and defenseman Louis Crevier in return.
- Byram, seeking a No. 1 defenseman role unavailable in Buffalo due to existing players, will have that opportunity with Chicago; he was a key part of Buffalo’s top-four defensive group with 89 points in 182 games.
- The trade also frees up $10.25 million in salary cap space for the Sabres, potentially impacting the team's ability to re-sign winger Alex Tuch, who may test free agency.
- Louis Crevier, a 6-foot-8 right-handed defenseman with experience as a top-four defender, could serve as a transitional player until Buffalo’s younger defensive prospects develop.
- Buffalo now holds the fourth and 20th overall picks in the upcoming draft, with speculation on whether GM Jarmo Kekalainen will use them or trade for a larger package, marking the deal as a strong strategic move given Byram’s likely departure.
