Bowen Byram scored his second goal of the game 31 seconds into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 victory against the host Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we start by looking at Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens, as they are taking the negotiations “out of the public eye.”.
William James of Philly Hockey Now: Elliotte Friedman reported that the Philadelphia Flyers are looking for a defenseman. The Flyers could use some size on the blue line, and it may be one of the reasons prospect Emil Andrae (5′ 9″) is stuck in the minors.
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff provided several injury updates on Monday after practice, with their blueline particularly suffering. The biggest news is in regards to defenseman Bowen Byram, who is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury that he sustained during Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
To mix things up at training camp, the Buffalo Sabres decided to hold an intrasquad scrimmage at KeyBank Center. However, instead of the original team
The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again in the thick of trade speculation, and this time, the proposed deal could solve multiple roster needs at once. According to a scenario floated by Heavy, Toronto could land Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram in exchange for Brandon Carlo, Nick Robertson, and Calle Jarnkrok.
Another preseason in Buffalo, and once again, hope is circling the wagons. This year, the vibe about the Buffalo Sabres feels different—less about “maybe someday” and more about “let’s finally do this.” The Sabres are no longer rebuilding.
Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff: (mailbag) Used to think that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram would be traded this offseason, but now that we’re into August and he’s signed a two-year deal, thinking that he’ll stay with the Sabres.
The Buffalo Sabres aren’t just tweaking around the edges this offseason—they’re shifting gears. The team’s front office has been busy making meaningful moves, including signing young netminder Devon Levi to a two-year deal and parting ways with JJ Peterka in a trade that caught more than a few fans off guard.
Despite recently signing a two-year extension with the Buffalo Sabres, defenseman Bowen Byram remains a potential trade chip this offseason. According to multiple reports, including one by The Fourth Period, the Sabres are actively exploring trade possibilities.
Last Monday, the Buffalo Sabres re-signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract. The deal will carry a $6.25 million annual average value (AAV) through the 2026-27 season.
The Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Bowen Byram have settled on a new two-year deal worth $12,5 million, carrying a salary cap hit of $6.25 million, avoiding arbitration.
The Buffalo Sabres announced on Tuesday morning that they had extended defenceman Bowen Byram to a two-year, $12.5 million contract extension, one that carries a $6.25 million average annual value (AAV).
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.
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.
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.
Bowen Byram and the Buffalo Sabres aren’t having the friendliest of summers and are set to head to salary arbitration after the Sabres elected to file
As trade and offer sheet rumors surrounding Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram intensify, the ability for this to become one of the bigger storylines of the summer is real.
The Blues are set on continuing their overhaul this season. On the heels of announcing a new logo, trading a top rookie and waiving a long-term veteran — the Blues are now aggressively pushing to acquire a Sabres defenseman.
Byram, 24, is one of the most discussed trade candidates in the league this summer.
Buffalo Sabres defenceman Bowen Byram is an archetype that every general manager ought to be searching for. The 24-year-old left shot defenceman is an outstanding skater who can drive offence and he delivered stellar defensive results for a Sabres team that effectively collapsed when Byram and Rasmus Dahlin weren’t on the ice at 5-on-5.
The Canucks are willing to do whatever it takes to keep Quinn Hughes happy and with them.
Could the Vancouver Canucks‘ blue line finally be seeing a long anticipated homecoming this year? After Rick Dhaliwal reported that a number of Western
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is generating significant trade interest around the league, and the Vancouver Canucks may be among the suitors.
The Sabres were said to be gauging his market interest following the end of the regular season, though the player’s agent walked back those reports a day later.
He was first acquired by the Sabres in 2024 for Casey Mittelstadt. He had 38 points (7G, 31A) in 82 games this year.
Despite the Buffalo Sabres having some questionable defending from their blue line throughout the season, the majority of that lies on the shoulders of only a select few players.
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