Canucks Fans Hit With Unexpected Update on Bowen Byram Trade Talk

NHL analyst David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period re-ignited interest on the part of Canucks fans when he recently discussed Vancouver's alleged interest in Byram, though also saying if something does happen, it would likely come 'out of left field' now.

So, with the Canucks, I think it was real more so in the season than it was this past June. But honestly, for me, it would probably be something coming out of left field once all is said and done if something does happen with the Canucks.

Sabres now that they've elected to go to arbitration with him. Eliminates the offer sheet threat, but it doesn't eliminate the fact that they may still end up moving him at some point once they figure out contract and all that stuff. So he's still available.

Sabres GM Kevyn Adams recently said that he remains open to dealing Byram but that he's also not in a hurry to trade him, because he can help their team.

I've maintained the same position that if there's a deal out there that makes sense for us that we think is going to improve our roster, we're open to it. If there's not, we're not in a situation where we're looking to move him out or looking to move him out for futures and stuff like that.

For me, we want to help our team win hockey games, and he does that.

Byram had 38 points (7G, 31A) in all 82 games for the Sabres this year, who once again missed the playoffs for the 14th straight year.