Sabres
Coverage of Sabres in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Blackhawks swing blockbuster trade for Bowen Byram, pegging him as franchise defenseman
The Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Sabres in exchange for the 4th and 45th overall draft picks and defenseman Louis Crevier. Byram, a 25-year-old left-handed shot, joins the team with one year remaining on his contract and is expected to sign a long-term extension. The trade aims to strengthen Chicago's defense after years of rebuilding, though it weakens their right-side depth and draft capital.