Insider Thinks Sabres Could Flip Bowen Byram as Part of Major NHL Draft Trade
Summary
The Buffalo Sabres may trade defenseman Bowen Byram during the 2026 NHL draft, which will be held in Buffalo. Byram, 25 years old, wants a $10 million per year contract, but the Sabres might prefer to use him in a trade to get a higher draft pick or other assets.Key Facts
- Bowen Byram is a 25-year-old defenseman with a career-high 11 goals and 42 points last season.
- Byram is seeking a $10 million per year contract extension.
- A $10 million salary would make Byram the sixth highest-paid defenseman in the NHL.
- The Sabres may find this contract too expensive for a No. 2 defenseman.
- NHL insider Jeff Marek suggests the Sabres could trade Byram as part of a bigger draft deal.
- The 2026 NHL draft will be held in Buffalo, the Sabres’ home city.
- Teams like the Seattle Kraken, Florida Panthers, and Nashville Predators hold top 10 picks and might trade up by giving picks for Byram.
- Byram is considered better than any defenseman available in the draft and has many playing years left.
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