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Sabres' Bowen Byram NHL Trade Rumors Are Back and Louder than Ever
Multiple teams are exploring a trade for Bowen Byram, who posted career highs of 11 goals and 42 points in 2025-26, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported.
TSN's Darren Dreger reported multiple teams are exploring a trade with the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Byram, who has one year remaining on his contract before becoming an unrestricted Free Agent.
The Buffalo Sabres are looking to free up cap space after a successful season that saw the team advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals this year, forcing management to balance financial flexibility with roster needs.
A Stanley Cup winner with Colorado, Byram recorded career-highs with 11 goals and 42 points this season while averaging over 22 minutes per game and maintaining a +15 rating.
His $6.25 million cap hit makes him valuable, though Sabres general manager Jarmo Kek previously expressed interest in a long-term deal, and Agent Darren Ferris has a history of taking players to the open market.
Buffalo already has Rasmus Dahlin filling the starting pair position, making any trade risky since the team lacks another defenseman of Byram's caliber; the front office must secure a strong return to avoid setback.