Brutal Truth Exposed Behind Bowen Byram’s Monster Trade

Sabres score big in draft-day trade with Blackhawks

Trades are starting to fly in the NHL in the lead-up to the 2026 draft, including a big one Tuesday night that saw a playoff team leap into the top five.

Blackhawks make big splash on trade block ahead of Entry Draft

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Brutal truth exposed behind Bowen Byram’s monster trade

The Buffalo Sabres pulled off one of the most significant pre-draft trades in recent memory on Tuesday night, shipping defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. The return was impressive, headlined by the fourth overall pick. But the real story behind the deal paints a much more complicated picture for the franchise.According to reporter Heather Engel, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen revealed that the organization made a genuine …