Will Blackhawks regret trading for Bowen Byram instead of drafting Chase Reid?

The Chicago Blackhawks traded the No. 4 overall pick to the Sabres for Bowen Byram, prioritizing a defenseman over drafting Chase Reid. The 2026 NHL draft saw top three picks go to forwards, leaving defensemen like Reid to fall, with the Kraken selecting him at No. 7. The Hawks now hold multiple second-round picks but face questions about whether Byram will outperform Reid long-term.