The Buffalo Sabres finally ended a 14-year playoff drought last season and then immediately watched two players who were vital to that long-awaited turnaround, winger Alex Tuch and defenseman Bowen Byram, depart the organization during the offseason.
Things are ramping up in the hockey world as we get closer to training camps and opening night on Sept. 29. That means we’re busy, busy, busy here at Blackhawk Up, giving you the best coverage around!
There is expected to be a market for Kreider when he passes waivers and becomes a free agent. So let's take a look at four teams that could be a good fit for him this season.
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
The Chicago Blackhawks are at a critical development in their rebuild efforts. They have been down this path before and patience is critical as the young, talented core attempts to develop and come into their own.
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
The 2026-27 NHL offseason had a little bit of everything. It had wild moments: see Leo Carlsson's offer sheet drama. Some quiet moments: Are you okay, Vegas Golden Knights?
In an alternate universe, the Ottawa Senators could have had a chance to land star defenseman Bowen Byram. That’s not a statement meant to fetch clicks.
The Chicago Blackhawks are gearing up for the training camp, which will only run for 13 days this year due to the updated collective bargaining agreement.
When the Chicago Blackhawks first acquired Bowen Byram, some pundits and talking heads winced at the price paid to land him. Then, when the Blackhawks extended Byram, the pundits winced again.
The Chicago Blackhawks paid a hefty price for Bowen Byram in both assets and dollars. Kyle Davidson dealt the fourth overall pick and Louis Crevier to the Buffalo Sabres, and on July 1, the first day the Blackhawks were allowed to sign him to an extension, they did.
Only five more Sundays before the Chicago Blackhawks officially drop the puck for the start of the 2026-27 campaign! It seems like offseason has been going on forever, but we're getting closer every day.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Kevin Korchinski, the club announced Saturday afternoon.
Chicago Blackhawks general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson made the biggest move of his career this offseason, trading for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram.
Teams are always optimistic when they sign their free-agent target in early July. After all, if they weren’t, they wouldn’t sign the player. But history
When the Blackhawks acquired defenseman Bowen Byram from the Sabres before the draft, there was some sticker shock on two fronts. The first was the price paid to acquire him with a package including the fourth-overall pick. The second was the subsequent six-year, $75MM contract extension he signed earlier this month.
Before Bowen Byram was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, has agent was talking to some teams, and the price got as high as $14 million Puck Pedia: Agent Darren Ferris said when talking to some teams about what Bowen Byram was looking for, one team went as high as $14 million.
Before Bowen Byram was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks, has agent was talking to some teams, and the price got as high as $14 million Puck Pedia: Agent Darren Ferris said when talking to some teams about what Bowen Byram was looking for, one team went as high as $14 million.
The NHL salary cap is rapidly on the rise, and that means player salaries are going to be following along.
Some teams aren't off to a great start in free agency.
Given that the Chicago Blackhawks parted with the fourth and 45th overall picks of the 2026 NHL Draft, along with defenseman Louis Crevier, it immediately became a priority to sign Bowen Byram to a long-term extension as soon as they could.
A new name in the Windy City is laying down roots for the future. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year contract extension.
The Buffalo Sabres acquired the No. 4 pick in the NHL Draft when they moved Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. But don’t expect the Sabres to hold onto that pick, if they can help it.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram has been traded to the Chicago Blackhawks.
Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.
The Maple Leafs have quietly explored the idea of moving Knies dating back to at least the 2026 trade deadline.
It’s been reported by TSN’s Darren Dreger that Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram is now available for trade. The Chicago Blackhawks need to take some serious steps next season, and to do it, they’re going to need some big upgrades on the roster.
Bowen Byram has made his intentions fairly clear. Between his past comments that he wants more opportunity, his switching agents and signing a deal that
For the past few years, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram has been the target of trade rumors, and that is not expected to change this offseason. Multiple teams have contacted the Sabres about Byram’s availability, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger.
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