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Sabres re-sign D Bowen Byram to 2-year, $12.5M deal

The Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5 million contract on Tuesday. The 24-year-old restricted free agent is now under contract through the 2026-27 season.

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Sabres sign Radim Mrtka to three-year, entry-level contract

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday they had signed defenseman Radim Mrtka to a three-year, entry-level contract. Mrtka was taken with the No. 9 overall pick in last month’s NHL Entry Draft.

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Sabres Sign Bowen Byram to 2-Year Extension

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Monday (Jul. 14) that they had re-signed restricted free agent (RFA) defender Bowen Byram on a two-year extension worth $6.25 million annually.

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Sabres re-sign Bowen Byram to two-year contract

One of the top remaining restricted free agents is off the board. On Monday night, the Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract.

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Buffalo Sabres Re-Sign RFA Defenceman

The nearly two-decade long rebuild is continuing for the Buffalo Sabres. News emerged that the Sabres have re-signed Bowen Byram, despite all the trade rumours, and his pending arbitration hearing.

Bowen Byram News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Sabres, Bowen Byram Avoid Arbitration With Two-Year Deal

The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to terms with defenseman Bowen Byram on a two-year contract extension, carrying an average annual value of $6.25 million, thereby avoiding arbitration.

Bowen Byram News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Sabres, Bowen Byram avoid arbitration with new two-year deal

The contract, worth $12.5M in total, could still be part of a sign-and-trade involving Byram, whose name more seriously popped up in trade speculation early in the offseason ahead of what he hoped would be a big payday for him.

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Sabres to host Prospects Challenge rookie tournament Sept. 11 to 15

The Buffalo Sabres will be hosting five teams at the Prospects Challenge rookie tournament from Sept. 11 to 15 at LECOM Harborcenter, the team announced Monday.

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Canucks Fans Hit With Unexpected Update on Bowen Byram Trade Talk

One of the most talked-about names that is still being shopped is Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, who has yet to find a new home on the trade market.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

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